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Bontoc is a municipality in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, made up of 56 barangays with a 2020 census population of 32,082. It is registered under PSGC code 0806402000 and uses ZIP code 2616. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 70 verified businesses in Bontoc.
About Bontoc
Bontoc is a municipality in the province of Southern 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 56 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 32,082 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 0806402000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 2616.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 1 festivals, 2 local dishes, and other places throughout Bontoc.
azifind also lists 70 verified businesses based in Bontoc, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Bontoc.
Municipality
Classification
Southern Leyte
Province
Eastern Visayas
Region
32,082
Population
56
Barangays
2616
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Bontoc is located in Southern Leyte within the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 56 barangays.
Bontoc sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Southern Leyte, including Anahawan, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Libagon.
Festivals and Events in Bontoc
1 recorded festivals and events in Bontoc.
Local Food in Bontoc
Culinary specialties documented in Bontoc and Southern Leyte.
Etag
The gold standard of mountain preservationÔÇöpork slab cured with rock salt and smoked over a wood-fire hearth for weeks, turning it dark, chewy, and intensely savory.
Patopat
A rustic rice cake made from local sticky rice, often wrapped in banana leaves or bikal leaves, highlighting the quality of mountain-grown grain.
Barangays in Bontoc
Bontoc is divided into 56 barangays under PSGC code 0806402000.
Alab Oriente
1404404002
Alab Proper
1404404001
Anahao
0806402037
Balili
1404404003
Banahao
0806402001
Baugo
0806402002
Bayyo
1404404004
Beniton
0806402003
Bontoc Ili
1404404005
Buenavista
0806402004
Bunga
0806402005
Caluttit
1404404017
Caneo
1404404006
Casao
0806402006
Catmon
0806402007
Catoogan
0806402008
Cawayanan
0806402009
Dalican
1404404007
Dao
0806402010
Divisoria
0806402011
Esperanza
0806402012
Gonogon
1404404009
Guinaang
1404404010
Guinsangaan
0806402013
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Travel Tips for Bontoc
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 Bontoc.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Bontoc in the Philippine Administrative System
Bontoc is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 0806402000. 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), Bontoc 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 56 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Bontoc is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Southern Leyte in Eastern Visayas.
People Also Ask About Bontoc
What is Bontoc known for?
Bontoc is a municipality in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas. It is documented with 0 attractions, 1 festivals, 2 local dishes, and 70 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Bontoc located?
Bontoc is located in Southern Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 0806402000.
How many barangays does Bontoc have?
Bontoc has 56 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Bontoc known for?
Documented local dishes include Etag, Patopat.
What is the population of Bontoc?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Bontoc has a recorded population of 32,082.
What is the ZIP code of Bontoc?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Bontoc is 2616.
What cities or municipalities are near Bontoc?
Nearby localities in Southern Leyte include Anahawan, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Libagon.
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Administrative and geographic data for Bontoc 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 →