Southern Leyte

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Southern Leyte

Name

Southern Leyte

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Southern Leyte is a province in the Philippines located within the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital and largest city is Maasin. The province was established as an independent administrative entity in 1959 after separating from the third congressional district of Leyte.

Statistics

Area

1,798.61 km²

Population

434,372

Location