Ormoc
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ormoc is an independent component city located in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines on the island of Leyte. Its name is derived from an archaic Visayan term meaning lowland or depressed plain, reflecting its geography. The city serves as a vital economic and transportation hub for the western part of the province.
Statistics
Area
613.60 km²
Population
238,545