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Southern Leyte is a province in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, made up of 18 cities and municipalities and 575 barangays with a combined 2020 census population of 385,107. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 0900480000. This directory documents 6 attractions, 3 festivals, 0 restaurants, 3 places to stay, and 2,848 verified businesses across Southern Leyte.
About Southern Leyte
Southern Leyte is a province at the southern tip of Leyte Island, with Maasin City as the provincial capital. The province faces the Camotes Sea to the west and Sogod Bay to the east. Southern Leyte is internationally known for whale shark encounters in Sogod Bay, one of the deepest bays in the Philippines and a natural feeding ground for whale sharks from October to May. The province is accessible by ferry from Cebu City to Maasin City. Padre Burgos municipality is the primary whale shark watching site. Southern Leyte also features the Limasawa Island, where the first Mass in the Philippines is believed to have been celebrated on March 31, 1521. The province produces significant quantities of coconut and abaca.
Southern Leyte is a province in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is composed of 18 cities and municipalities covering a total of 575 barangays. The province is administered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
This directory covers 6 attractions including 6 beaches, 3 festivals, 3 hotels and accommodations, 0 restaurants, 14 local dishes, and 5 activities across Southern Leyte.
Beyond travel, azifind also lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Southern Leyte, spanning hotels, restaurants, retail, and professional service providers.
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Local Directory
Southern Leyte Business & Tourism Directory
Province-wide listings across 18 cities and municipalities, covering 575 barangays.
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| Category | Top Listing | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Attractions | San Pedro & San Pablo Islands | 6 |
| Beaches | San Pedro & San Pablo Islands | 6 |
| Festivals | Lang-ay Festival | 3 |
| Activities | Panaon Island Diving | 5 |
| Hotels | BuLahan Beach Resort | 3 |
| Restaurants | No listings yet | 0 |
| Rentals | No listings yet | 0 |
| Local Food | Etag | 14 |
| Businesses | Oak & Smoke | 2,848 |
Top Cities & Municipalities
Most active destinations in Southern Leyte based on total directory listings.
Administrative Index
All Cities & Municipalities of Southern Leyte
Complete index with types, barangay counts, population, and directory listings.
| City / Municipality | Type | Barangays | Population | Listings |
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| Anahawan | Municipality | 14 | 8,766 | - |
| Bontoc | Municipality | 56 | 32,082 | 3 |
| Hinunangan | Municipality | 40 | 30,384 | 2 |
| Hinundayan | Municipality | 17 | 13,042 | - |
| Libagon | Municipality | 14 | 16,146 | - |
| Liloan | Municipality | 38 | 23,787 | 4 |
| Limasawa | Municipality | 6 | 6,480 | 1 |
| Maasin City | Component city | 0 | 85,486 | 2 |
| Macrohon | Municipality | 30 | 27,276 | 1 |
| Malitbog | Municipality | 0 | - | - |
| Padre Burgos | Municipality | 33 | 11,515 | 4 |
| Pintuyan | Municipality | 23 | 10,930 | 1 |
| Saint Bernard | Municipality | 30 | 28,131 | - |
| San Francisco | Municipality | 0 | - | - |
| San Juan | Municipality | 167 | 15,036 | 6 |
| San Ricardo | Municipality | 15 | 10,385 | - |
| Sogod | Municipality | 63 | 48,815 | 7 |
| Tomas Oppus | Municipality | 29 | 16,846 | - |
| Province Total | 575 | 385,107 | 31 |
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Planning a Trip Across Southern Leyte
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel across Southern Leyte. Check local weather for each city or municipality before finalizing an itinerary.
Getting Around
Buses and shared vans typically connect the 18 cities and municipalities of Southern Leyte, with tricycles and jeepneys handling shorter trips between barangays within each town.
Where to Base Yourself
San Juan is among the most active destinations in Southern Leyte by directory listings, making it a practical base for exploring nearby cities and municipalities.
What to Explore
Southern Leyte has 6 documented attractions, including 6 beaches and 3 festivals across its cities and municipalities. Open a city directory for the full list.
Local Food
The province documents 14 local dishes alongside 0 restaurants, reflecting the distinct cuisine of Southern Leyte.
About Southern Leyte in the Philippine Administrative System
Southern Leyte is a component province of Eastern Visayas under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) classification system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Provinces serve as the primary political subdivisions of the Philippines, each governed by an elected governor and a provincial board.
The 18 cities and municipalities of Southern Leyte collectively cover 575 barangays, the smallest administrative units in the country. Each barangay is governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council responsible for community-level services, dispute resolution, and local peace and order.
People Also Ask About Southern Leyte
How many cities and municipalities are in Southern Leyte?
Southern Leyte has 18 cities and municipalities, comprising 1 cities and 17 municipalities, with a total of 575 barangays.
What is the capital of Southern Leyte?
The provincial capital of Southern Leyte is the seat of the provincial government. Browse the cities and municipalities index to explore the province's administrative centers.
What are the top attractions in Southern Leyte?
Southern Leyte has 6 documented attractions across its 18 cities and municipalities, including 6 beaches. Browse individual city directories to explore specific destinations.
What festivals are held in Southern Leyte?
Southern Leyte hosts 3 documented festivals across its cities and municipalities, ranging from religious fiestas honoring patron saints to cultural and harvest festivals unique to specific communities within the province.
What is Southern Leyte known for?
Southern Leyte is a province in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is known for its 18 cities and municipalities, 6 tourist attractions, and a distinct local culture and cuisine that includes 14 documented local dishes.
Where is Southern Leyte located?
Southern Leyte is located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is classified under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 0900480000, and forms part of the administrative structure of the national government.
Are there businesses and service providers listed in Southern Leyte?
Yes, azifind lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Southern Leyte, covering hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, financial services, and other professional service providers, searchable by category and city.
Geographic and administrative data for Southern Leyte follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. About azifind.com →