Southern Leyte
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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