Humba
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Carigara is a municipality in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, made up of 49 barangays with a 2020 census population of 56,060. It is registered under PSGC code 0803715000 and uses ZIP code 6529. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Carigara.
About Carigara
Carigara 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 49 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 56,060 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0803715000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6529.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 3 local dishes, and other places throughout Carigara.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Carigara.
Municipality
Classification
Leyte
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
56,060
Population
49
Barangays
6529
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Carigara is located in Leyte within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 49 barangays.
Carigara sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Leyte, including Abuyog, Alangalang, Albuera, Babatngon.
Festivals and Events in Carigara
0 recorded festivals and events in Carigara.
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Local Food in Carigara
Culinary specialties documented in Carigara and Leyte.
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 Carigara
Carigara is divided into 49 barangays under PSGC code 0803715000.
Bagong Lipunan
0803715046
Balilit
0803715001
Barayong
0803715002
Barugohay Central
0803715003
Barugohay Norte
0803715004
Barugohay Sur
0803715005
Baybay
0803715006
Binibihan
0803715007
Bislig
0803715008
Caghalo
0803715009
Camansi
0803715010
Canal
0803715011
Candigahub
0803715012
Canfabi
0803715047
Canlampay
0803715013
Cogon
0803715014
Cutay
0803715015
East Visoria
0803715016
Guindapunan East
0803715017
Guindapunan West
0803715018
Hiluctogan
0803715019
Jugaban
0803715020
Libo
0803715021
Lower Hiraan
0803715022
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Travel Tips for Carigara
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 Carigara.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Carigara in the Philippine Administrative System
Carigara is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0803715000. 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), Carigara 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 49 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Carigara is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Leyte in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Carigara
What is Carigara known for?
Carigara is a municipality in Leyte, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 3 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Carigara located?
Carigara is located in Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0803715000.
How many barangays does Carigara have?
Carigara has 49 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Carigara known for?
Documented local dishes include Humba, Binagol na Isda, Chocolate Moron.
What is the population of Carigara?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Carigara has a recorded population of 56,060.
What is the ZIP code of Carigara?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Carigara is 6529.
What cities or municipalities are near Carigara?
Nearby localities in Leyte include Abuyog, Alangalang, Albuera, Babatngon.
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Administrative and geographic data for Carigara follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →