Leyte Island Map
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Online Map of Leyte Island
About Leyte Island
Leyte covers an impressive 2,845 square miles (7,368 square kilometers) in the Eastern Visayas region. The island holds significant historical importance as the site of the famous World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944, which marked General MacArthur's return to the Philippines. The Red Beach in Palo, Leyte, where MacArthur landed, now features historical markers and monuments commemorating this pivotal moment.
The island's diverse landscape includes the geothermal fields of Tongonan, which provide substantial power to the Visayas grid. Lake Danao, a guitar-shaped lake in the highlands, offers a unique eco-tourism destination. In 2013, Leyte gained international attention when it was devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda), leading to significant reconstruction efforts that have since transformed many of its communities.
The Facts:Region: Eastern Visayas.
Province: Leyte, Southern Leyte.
Archipelago: Visayas.
Area: 2,845 sq mi (7,368 sq km).
Population: ~ 2,650,000.
Cities and Towns: Tacloban, Ormoc, Baybay, Palo, Tolosa, Barugo, Maasin, Hinunangan, Silago.
Last Updated: December 09, 2024
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