Hinunangan

BACKGROUND

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In 1521, Magellan recorded sighting Hinunaghan (Hinunangan) during the voyage in Leyte Gulf. As far back in 1750 Hinunangan was a mid-way station of Boholanos trading in Eastern Leyte. They rested overnight at the mouth of Das-ay river where they morr their boats. A shelter was built for the crews and tenders, known as “Hononganan” stopover. Thus the name.

In 1822, a certain Boholano named Palonoy founded Hinunangan. At this time Silago of the North and Hinundayan and Anahawan on the south were part of Hinunangan.

The barangays are Poblacion, Ambacon, Badiangon, Bangcas A, Bangcas B, Biasong, Bugho, Calag-itan, Calayugan, Calinao, Canipaan, Catubian, Ilaya, Ingan, Labrador, Libas, Lumbog, Manalog, Manlico, Matinao, Nava, Nueva Esperanza, tama, Palongpong, Patong, Pondol, Panalaron, Salog, Salvacion, San Pablo, San Pedro, Sto. Nino II, Tahusan, Talisay, Tawog, Toptop, Tuburan, Union, and Upper Bantawon.

MUNICIPAL LEADERS

Hon. Romeo M. Gomez
Mayor

Hon. Esterlita C. Demiao
Vice Mayor

SB Members:

Hon. Glenn P. Dy
Hon. Veronico O. Adlao
Hon. Ana F. Lim
Hon. Agricola M. Itom
Hon. Roel U. Yap
Hon. Sergio E. Laplap, Jr.
Hon. Remy L. Matunog
Hon. Mauro B. Tan

POPULATION (as of Aug. 2007)

TABLE OF DISTANCE IN KILOMETER

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