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Southern Leyte

Administration
Full nameSouthern Leyte
Settlement typeProvince
CountryPhilippines
RegionEastern Visayas (Region VIII)
FoundedMay 22, 1959
Government
CapitalMaasin City
GovernorDamian Mercado (Lakas-Kampi-CMD)
Geography
Total Area693.7 sq mi (1797.2 km2)
Area rank67th out of 80
Demography
Total Population390847 (62nd out of 80) (2007)
Density (pop.)auto/km2 (36th out of 80) (0/sq mi)
Divisions
Independent cities0
Component cities1
Municipalities18
Barangays500
DistrictsLone district of Southern Leyte
Other information
Time zonePHT (UTC+8)
Spoken languagesCebuano, Boholano, Waray-Waray

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Southern Leyte (Filipino:'Timog Leyte') is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Maasin City is the capital of the province. Southern Leyte was once a sub-province of Leyte before it was divided from the latter. Limasawa, an island to the south is part of the province where the first Christian mass was held and is said to be the birthplace of Christianity in the Philippines.

The province ranks as the second least populated area in the region. According to 2007 census, the province has a population of 390,847 a 1.13% growth compared to last 2000 census with a population record of 360,160.

Southern Leyte's geological features created several issues in the province after the flooding of Subangdaku River and the awful mudslide in Guinsaugon. Organizations warned the province as susceptible to natural occurrences like landslides and floodings.

Southern Leyte contributes to the economy of the country. It forms an important part of the inter-island transportation system of the country, with ferries transporting people and goods between Liloan and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao. The province is well known for its quality abaca products and the country's major producer of abaca fiber.

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Southern Leyte PENRMO empowers stakeholders in fish santuary management - Philippine Information Agency Tweet this news
Philippine Information Agency---Southern Leyte- (August 6) -- Six more marine protective areas also known as fish sanctuaries will soon be taken care of properly as soon as ... - Date : Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:42:42 GMT+00:00
Small town lottery not doing well in Eastern Visayas�PCSO - Inquirer.net Tweet this news
Inquirer.net--Delantar said that as of the June collection, the Leyte operator reported gross sales of P184,950 while the -Southern Leyte- operator had gross sales of only ... - Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:03:06 GMT+00:00
Pag-ibig to set up service desk in Southern Leyte - Philippine Information Agency Tweet this news
Philippine Information Agency---Southern Leyte- (July 270) -- To better serve their clientele in the province, the Home Development Mutual Fund (more popularly known as ... - Date : Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:17:31 GMT+00:00
DOLE sets turnover ceremony on starter kits livelihood project in Maasin City - Philippine Information Agency Tweet this news
Philippine Information Agency--Maasin City, -Southern Leyte- (5 August) -- The Department of Labor and Employment ? -Southern Leyte- Field Office is set to turn-over this ... - Date : Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:57:28 GMT+00:00
Southern Leyte eyed to play active role in dev't of Region 8 - Manila Bulletin Tweet this news
Manila Bulletin--MAASIN CITY, -Southern Leyte- (PIA) - At the rate progress and development are happening here, the province of -Southern Leyte- possesses a distinct advantage ... - Date : Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:54:55 GMT+00:00
NEDA regional director is guest speaker for 50th Southern Leyte anniversary - Philippine Information Agency Tweet this news
Philippine Information Agency---Southern Leyte- (June 23) -- Somebody from our home region will share his thoughts and ideas on July 1, the occasion of the founding ... - Date : Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:33:36 GMT+00:00
DepEd creates division committee on education for all - Philippine Information Agency Tweet this news
Philippine Information Agency--Maasin City, -Southern Leyte- (7 July) -- In order to attain the goals of the Philippine Education For All Plan of Action here in the province, ... - Date : Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:38:04 GMT+00:00
Southern Leyte nears completion of census on population and housing - Philippine Information Agency Tweet this news
Philippine Information Agency---Southern Leyte- (June 4) -- This province?s manual count of residents, which has been undertaken since last month, May 17, is now about 80% ... - Date : Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:28:42 GMT+00:00
GTZ assists Southern Leyte development plan formulation - Philippine Information Agency Tweet this news
Philippine Information Agency---Southern Leyte- (May 29) -- Representatives from the different local government units and national line agencies poured out together their best efforts for ... - Date : Sat, 29 May 2010 06:58:28 GMT+00:00
Over 500 college students in Southern Leyte get employed in DOLE's summer job ... - Samar News.com Tweet this news
Samar News.com--MAASIN CITY, -Southern Leyte- - A total of 571 tertiary-level students have been gainfully employed this summer vacation under the Special ... - Date : Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:08:32 GMT+00:00

Political divisions :
City/Municipality No. of
Barangays		 Population
(2007)		 Households
(2000)
Anahawan 14 8,032 1,514
Bontoc 40 28,535 5,363
Hinunangan 40 27,712 5,438
Hinundayan 17 11,610 2,510
Libagon 14 14,283 2,495
Liloan 24 22,203 4,135
Limasawa 6 5,831 1,108
Maasin City 70 79,737 14,597
Malitbog 37 20,104 3,665
Macrohon 30 24,583 4,684
Padre Burgos 11 10,194 1,672
Pintuyan 23 9,911 1,758
Saint Bernard 30 25,252 4,746
San Francisco 22 12,084 2,337
San Juan 18 14,442 2,789
San Ricardo 15 9,490 1,676
Silago 15 11,163 2,286
Sogod 15 39,864 2,286
Tomas Oppus 30 15,817 2,855

Component local government units of Southern Leyte

Municipalities: Anahawan * Bontoc * Hinunangan * Hinundayan * Libagon * Liloan * Limasawa * Macrohon * Malitbog * Padre Burgos * Pintuyan * Saint Bernard * San Francisco * San Juan * San Ricardo * Silago * Sogod * Tomas Oppus
Component city: Maasin City

PH Political Divisions of the Philippines|Capital

CapitalManila * National Capital Region
Autonomous regionAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvincesAbra * Agusan del Norte * Agusan del Sur * Aklan * Albay * Antique * Apayao * Aurora * Basilan * Bataan * Batanes * Batangas * Benguet * Biliran * Bohol * Bukidnon * Bulacan * Cagayan * Camarines Norte * Camarines Sur * Camiguin * Capiz * Catanduanes * Cavite * Cebu * Compostela Valley * Cotabato * Davao del Norte * Davao del Sur * Davao Oriental * Eastern Samar * Guimaras * Ifugao * Ilocos Norte * Ilocos Sur * Iloilo * Isabela * Kalinga * La Union * Laguna * Lanao del Norte * Lanao del Sur * Leyte * Maguindanao * Marinduque * Masbate * Misamis Occidental * Misamis Oriental * Mountain Province * Negros Occidental * Negros Oriental * Northern Samar * Nueva Ecija * Nueva Vizcaya * Occidental Mindoro * Oriental Mindoro * Palawan * Pampanga * Pangasinan * Quezon * Quirino * Rizal * Romblon * Samar * Sarangani * Siquijor * Sorsogon * South Cotabato * Southern Leyte * Sultan Kudarat * Sulu * Surigao del Norte * Surigao del Sur * Tarlac * Tawi-Tawi * Zambales * Zamboanga del Norte * Zamboanga del Sur * Zamboanga Sibugay
Other subdivisionsIsland groups * Regions * Cities * Municipalities * Barangays * Legislative districts
Territorial disputesBenham Plateau * North Borneo (Sabah) * Scarborough Shoal * Spratly Islands



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