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Leyte is located in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It is the largest province in the region, with a land area of approximately 6,313.33 square kilometers.
An Overview of Leyte
Cities and Municipalities: Leyte is composed of 1 independent city (Ormoc), 1 component city (Baybay), and 40 municipalities. Some of the notable municipalities include Tacloban, Palo, and Carigara.
Population: As of the 2020 census, the province has a population of around 1,966,768 people.
Economy: The economy of Leyte is primarily based on agriculture. Major crops include rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, bananas, and root crops. The province also has a growing service sector, with a focus on retail, transportation, real estate, and tourism.
Real Estate Market: The real estate market in Leyte is growing, particularly in the cities of Ormoc and Tacloban. There has been an increase in the construction of residential houses, commercial establishments, and industrial facilities in recent years.
Exploring the Cities of Leyte
Ormoc
Ormoc is a 1st class city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 215,031 people. It is the economic, cultural, commercial, and transportation hub of western Leyte. Ormoc City is an independent component city, not subject to regulation from the Provincial Government of Leyte. However, the city is part of the 4th Congressional District of Leyte together with Albuera, Kananga, Merida, and Isabel towns.
The city’s land area is approximately 613.6 square kilometers, making it the largest city in Leyte by land area. It is located on the western coast of Leyte Island, bounded on the northwest by the town of Matag-ob, on the northeast by Merida, on the east by Kananga, on the south by the towns of Albuera, and on the west by the Camotes Sea.
Ormoc is the economic center of western Leyte. It has a relatively robust economy based on commerce, industry, and agriculture. The city is known for its pineapple, sugarcane, rice, and root crops production. It also has a thriving geothermal power industry, which significantly contributes to the city’s economy.
Palo
Palo, officially known as the Municipality of Palo, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. It is the seat of most government departments, bureaus, and regional offices of Region VIII. The municipality is also home to the offices of the ecclesiastical government of the Archdiocese of Palo.
As of the 2020 census, Palo has a population of 76,213 people, making it the most populous municipality (non-city) in the province. The total land area of Palo is 221.27 square kilometers (85.43 square miles). The town’s native language is Waray-Waray, the major language and lingua franca in the Eastern Visayas region.
In terms of economy, Palo is classified as a 3rd municipal income class. The poverty incidence was 18.55% in 2018. The revenue in 2020 was ₱313.8 million, with assets amounting to ₱981.1 million and liabilities of ₱289.7 million.
Tanauan
Tanauan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 56,575 people. The municipality has a total land area of 78.60 square kilometers.
The economy of Tanauan is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, corn, and coconut as the main crops. The municipality also has a vibrant fishing industry due to its coastal location. There are also several small-scale industries and businesses in the area, including retail, food services, and manufacturing.
Source: wikipedia
