Leyte province
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Leyte is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is Tacloban City and occupies the northern three-quarters of the island of Leyte. Leyte is located west of Samar province, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran. To the west of Leyte across the Camotes Sea is the province of Cebu.
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2000 census—1,592,336 (14th largest)
Density—279 per km² (24th highest)
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—2
Municipalities—41
Barangays—1,641
Congressional districts—5
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People and Culture
The people of Leyte are divided into two main groups, primarily by language. In the west and south are the cebuanos, while in the north and east are the waray-waray.
The cebuano have ties with Cebu the dominate city of the Visayas, while the waray are more tied to rural Leyte and Samar.
Economy
The economy of Letye depends on agriculture. Rice is farmed in the lower flatter areas specifically those around Tacloban, while coconut farming, for coconut oil, and is the main cash crop of the more mountainous areas. Fishing is also a major source of livelihood among residents.
Geography
Political
Leyte is subdivided into 41 municipalities and 2 cities.
Ormoc City is an independent component city of Leyte. The city governs itself independent of the province and the residents do not vote for elective provincial officials, as stated in the city's charter.
Cities
Municipalities
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History
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| Regions and Provinces of Visayas | |
| Western Visayas: | Aklan | Antique | Capiz | Guimaras | Iloilo | Negros Occidental |
| Central Visayas: | Bohol | Cebu | Negros Oriental | Siquijor |
| Eastern Visayas: | Biliran | Eastern Samar | Leyte | Northern Samar | Samar | Southern Leyte |