Exploring Jiabong, Samar: A Hidden Gem in Eastern Visayas


Nestled just 10 km east of Catbalogan, Jiabong is a quiet, rural municipality in Samar known for its rustic charm and rich heritage (mapcarta.com). With 34 barangays and around 19,205 residents recorded in 2020, it’s classified as a 5th-class municipality—small but vibrant (tl.wikipedia.org).