Gandara, Eastern Visayas
Gandara: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Samar
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Quick Facts about Gandara
| Population | 34,434 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Eastern Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Samar |
| Postal code | 6706 |
| Phone Area Codes | 55 |
| Area | 573.49 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Gandara |
| Latitude & Longitude | 12.0833,124.8167 |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 01:04:35 (31st May 2026) |
Geography
Gandara is located at 12°4'60"N 124°49'0"E (12.0833300, 124.8166700). It has 7 neighbors: Tarangnan, Silvino Lobos, Santa Margarita, San Jose de Buan, Pagsanghan, Matuguinao and Calbayog City.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 12,014 | - | census |
| 1918 | 14,320 | 16.1% | census |
| 1939 | 18,507 | 22.62% | census |
| 1948 | 25,048 | 26.11% | census |
| 1960 | 24,883 | -0.66% | census |
| 1970 | 28,307 | 12.1% | census |
| 1975 | 30,600 | 7.49% | census |
| 1980 | 24,764 | -23.57% | census |
| 1990 | 23,673 | -4.61% | census |
| 1995 | 27,263 | 13.17% | census |
| 2000 | 28,866 | 5.55% | census |
| 2007 | 31,222 | 7.55% | census |
| 2010 | 31,943 | 2.26% | census |
| 2015 | 34,434 | 7.23% | census |