Cultural
June
Lingganay Festival
Built entirely around the legendary golden bell (lingganay) lost during the Spanish era; highlights community unity.
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Alangalang is a municipality in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, made up of 54 barangays with a 2020 census population of 59,063. It is registered under PSGC code 0803702000 and uses ZIP code 6517. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Alangalang.
About Alangalang
Alangalang is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 54 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 59,063 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0803702000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6517.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 1 festivals, 3 local dishes, and other places throughout Alangalang.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Alangalang.
Municipality
Classification
Leyte
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
59,063
Population
54
Barangays
6517
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Alangalang is located in Leyte within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 54 barangays.
Alangalang sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Leyte, including Abuyog, Albuera, Babatngon, Barugo.
Festivals and Events in Alangalang
1 recorded festivals and events in Alangalang.
Local Food in Alangalang
Culinary specialties documented in Alangalang and Leyte.
Humba
LeyteÔÇÖs version of this braised pork dish is legendaryÔÇöslow-cooked until the fat melts, often sweetened with brown sugar and balanced with salted black beans (tausi).
Binagol na Isda
A rustic preparation where fish is wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked over coals, sometimes with a hint of coconut cream.
Chocolate Moron
A specialized, creamy take on the Moron that leans heavily into the local tablea culture, creating a dessert that is velvety and deep in cocoa flavor.
Barangays in Alangalang
Alangalang is divided into 54 barangays under PSGC code 0803702000.
Aslum
0803702001
Astorga
0803702002
Bato
0803702004
Binongto-an
0803702005
Binotong
0803702006
Blumentritt
0803702049
Bobonon
0803702007
Borseth
0803702008
Buenavista
0803702009
Bugho
0803702010
Buri
0803702011
Cabadsan
0803702012
Calaasan
0803702013
Cambahanon
0803702014
Cambolao
0803702015
Canvertudes
0803702016
Capiz
0803702017
Cavite
0803702018
Cogon
0803702019
Dapdap
0803702020
Divisoria
0803702021
Ekiran
0803702022
Hinapolan
0803702023
Holy Child I
0803702050
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Travel Tips for Alangalang
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Alangalang.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Alangalang in the Philippine Administrative System
Alangalang is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0803702000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Alangalang is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 54 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Alangalang is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Leyte in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Alangalang
What is Alangalang known for?
Alangalang is a municipality in Leyte, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 1 festivals, 3 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Alangalang located?
Alangalang is located in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0803702000.
How many barangays does Alangalang have?
Alangalang has 54 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Alangalang known for?
Documented local dishes include Humba, Binagol na Isda, Chocolate Moron.
What is the population of Alangalang?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Alangalang has a recorded population of 59,063.
What is the ZIP code of Alangalang?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Alangalang is 6517.
What cities or municipalities are near Alangalang?
Nearby localities in Leyte include Abuyog, Albuera, Babatngon, Barugo.
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