Basaynon Katig-uban of USA & Canada

Basey is located in the southwestern part of Samar. The nearest airport, located in Tacloban City, is about 28 kilometers along the Maharlika highway through the winding San Juanico bridge. According to the 2000 census, the population is around 44,000 people who are enganged mainly in agriculture, fishing, commerce, education and cottage industries, notably, mat-weaving. Tourism is becoming a viable source of revenue. Most of the residents belong to the Roman Catholic Church and the patron saint is Saint Michael the Archangel whose feast is celebrated every September 29th. The literacy rate is 90 percent. It is very common to meet someone who is tri-lingual; the predominant dialect is Waray, but most people are very conversant is both Pilipino and English. The area is about 53,300 hectares composed of coastal and inland plains, hills, mountains and rivers. Scattered around this verdant land are 51 barangays, each has its own mini-government directly connected to the municipal, provincial and national governments.

Some places of interest are the Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park, the Panhulugan, Saob and Rawis Caves, the 17th century Church, the Buscada/Mt. Carmel Chapel, Jinamoc Island, the Guintolian Tower, Balintawak Falls and the Golden River.

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