Leyte, Eastern Visayas
Leyte: Located in the Eastern Visayas region, this Philippine province is known for its pivotal role in World War II, particularly the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
Quick Facts about Leyte
| Population | 1,724,240 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Eastern Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Leyte |
| Different from | Leyte, Leyte |
| Postal code | 6500–6542 |
| Phone Area Codes | 53 |
| Area | 6313.33 km2 |
| Official name | Lalawigan ng Leyte, Province of Leyte |
| Latitude & Longitude | 11.3669,124.4824 |
| Capital | Tacloban |
| Establishment | January 01, 1735 (291 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Asia/Manila |
| Local time | 02:55:47 (24th September 2026) |
Geography
Leyte is located at 11°22'1"N 124°28'57"E (11.3668700, 124.4823900). It has 2 neighbors: Province of Southern Leyte and Masbate.
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Official website of Leyte
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- La Paz
- Tanauan
- Palompon
- Leyte
- Merida
- Tolosa
- Santa Fe
- Isabel
- Hilongos
- Tunga
- Mayorga
- Babatngon
- Julita
- Burauen
- San Miguel
- Dagami
- Alangalang
- San Isidro
- Dulag
- Albuera
- Matag-ob
- Barugo
- Capoocan
- Palo
- Inopacan
- Villaba
- Bato
- Mahaplag
- MacArthur
- Calubian
- Ormoc
- Javier
- Pastrana
- Matalom
- Tabango
- Kananga
- Tacloban
- Hindang
- Jaro
- Baybay
- Tabontabon
- Carigara
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 294,892 | - | census |
| 1918 | 440,328 | 49.32% | census |
| 1939 | 688,934 | 56.46% | census |
| 1948 | 751,649 | 9.1% | census |
| 1960 | 876,079 | 16.55% | census |
| 1970 | 1,020,128 | 16.44% | census |
| 1975 | 1,099,848 | 7.81% | census |
| 1980 | 1,191,227 | 8.31% | census |
| 1990 | 1,367,816 | 14.82% | census |
| 1995 | 1,511,251 | 10.49% | census |
| 2000 | 1,592,336 | 5.37% | census |
| 2007 | 1,724,240 | 8.28% | census |
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