Leyte
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- For other uses, please see Leyte (disambiguation).
Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Tacloban City and occupies the northern three-quarters of the island of Leyte. Leyte is located west of Samar province, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran. To the west of Leyte across the Camotes Sea is the province of Cebu.
2000 census—1,592,336 (14th largest)
Density—279 per km² (24th highest)
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—2
Municipalities—41
Barangays—1,641
Congressional districts—5
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[edit] People and culture
The people of Leyte are divided into two main groups, primarily by language. In the west and south are the Cebuanos, while in the north and east are the Waray-waray.
The Cebuanos have ties with Cebu, the most populous province in the Visayas; the Warays are more tied to Leyte and Samar.
[edit] Economy
The economy of Leyte depends on agriculture. Rice is farmed in the lower flatter areas specifically those around Tacloban, while coconut farming, for coconut oil, and is the main cash crop of the more mountainous areas. Fishing is also a major source of livelihood among residents.
[edit] Geography
[edit] Political
Leyte is subdivided into 41 municipalities and 2 cities.
Ormoc City is an independent component city of Leyte. The city governs itself independent of the province and the residents do not vote for elective provincial officials, as stated in the city's charter.
[edit] Cities
[edit] Municipalities
[edit] Physical
[edit] History
The explorer Ruy López de Villalobos, first came to the island in 1543 and named it Las Islas Felipinas.
The Battle of Leyte Gulf took place in the seas surrounding this island from 23 October to 26 October 1944.
The Battle of Leyte occurred on 20 October, 1944. A successful Allied invasion of the island was the crucial element to the eventual American victory in the Phillipines.
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| Cities and Municipalities of Leyte | |
| Cities: | Ormoc | Tacloban |
| Municipalities: | Abuyog | Alangalang | Albuera | Babatngon | Barugo | Bato | Baybay | Burauen | Calubian | Capoocan | Carigara | Dagami | Dulag | Hilongos | Hindang | Inopacan | Isabel | Jaro | Javier | Julita | Kananga | La Paz | Leyte | MacArthur | Mahaplag | Matag-ob | Matalom | Mayorga | Merida | Palo | Palompon | Pastrana | San Isidro | San Miguel | Santa Fe | Tabango | Tabontabon | Tanauan | Tolosa | Tunga | Villaba |
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