Maasin, Eastern Visayas
Maasin: city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Southern Leyte
About
Quick Facts about Maasin
| Population | 85,560 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Eastern Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Southern Leyte |
| Postal code | 6600 |
| Phone Area Codes | 53 |
| Area | 211.71 km2 |
| Official name | City of Maasin |
| Latitude & Longitude | 10.1336,124.8447 |
| Capital city | Maasin is capital of Southern Leyte |
| Establishment | January 01, 1770 (256 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 23:41:15 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Maasin is located at 10°8'1"N 124°50'41"E (10.1336100, 124.8447200). It has 2 neighbors: Malitbog and Macrohon.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 16,805 | - | census |
| 1918 | 22,332 | 24.75% | census |
| 1939 | 29,264 | 23.69% | census |
| 1948 | 31,458 | 6.97% | census |
| 1960 | 39,185 | 19.72% | census |
| 1970 | 50,759 | 22.8% | census |
| 1975 | 54,737 | 7.27% | census |
| 1980 | 59,731 | 8.36% | census |
| 1990 | 64,694 | 7.67% | census |
| 2000 | 71,163 | 9.09% | census |
| 2010 | 81,250 | 12.41% | census |
| 2015 | 85,560 | 5.04% | census |
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