Leyte (/ ˈ l eɪ t i, ˈ l eɪ t eɪ / LAY-tee, LAY-tay) is an island in the Visayas group of islands in the Philippines. It is eighth-largest and sixth-most populous island in the Philippines, with a total population of 2,626,970 as of 2020 census. Since the accessibility of land has been depleted, Leyte has provided countless number of ...

Its capital (and largest city) is the city of Tacloban, administered independently from the province, as well as the regional center of Eastern Visayas. Leyte is thus north of Southern Leyte, south of Biliran, and west of Samar Island. To the west across the Camotes Sea is the province of Cebu.

To help you plan your trip to this sunny province and one of the most underrated destinations in the Philippines, we've compiled the best Leyte tourist spots, which include the best sights in Northern and Southern Leyte.

A quick guide to Leyte Island. Find out how to get there, what to do, eat, and drink, where to stay, and must-see spots.

Leyte (IPA: ), officially the Municipality of Leyte (Waray: Bungto han Leyte; Tagalog: Bayan ng Leyte), is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,397 people.

Leyte is an island in the Eastern Visayas island group in the Philippines. It is divided into two provinces, Leyte Province and Southern Leyte. Each province includes some nearby smaller islands. Leyte is connected by bridges across narrow straits to the larger Samar Island and to the smaller Biliran island.

Leyte, island, one of the Visayan group in the central Philippines, lying east of Cebu and Bohol across the Camotes Sea. It lies southwest of the island of Samar, with which it is linked by a 7,093-foot (2,162-metre) bridge (completed in 1973) across the narrow San Juanico Strait.

Leyte is a province in the Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII) of the Philippines. It has a population of 1,776,847 (2020 Census figures) distributed over 2 cities and 40 municipalities. The provincial capital is the highly urbanized City of Tacloban.

Mar 9, 2020 · Leyte’s diverse landscapes boast stunning and breathtaking natural wonders that will surely gratify any visitor. From towering mountains, lush tropical forests, pristine beaches, and unspoiled lakes, to enchanting rock formations and thermal destinations, there is just nothing like it …

Leyte is a province occupying the northern part of the island of Leyte in the Visayas in the Philippines. Its capital is Tacloban. Leyte today is notable for the geothermal electric power plants near Ormoc. However, Leyte is most famous for its role in …