Tacloban City is the largest city and regional center of the
Eastern Visayas
region of the Philippines. It is also the capital city of
Leyte.
It is the center of commerce, tourism, education, culture, and government in the region.
Tacloban is located on Cancabato Bay, in the
San Juanico Strait
which divides the islands of Leyte and
Samar.
According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 178,639 people in 34,758 households.
Strategically located at the heart of Eastern Visayas or Region 08,
Tacloban City lies along the northeastern side of the island of Leyte.
Tacloban`s location and accessibility have made the city the
commercial, educational, government and political hub as well as the
tourism service center of the region. Tacloban City is 360 miles southeast of Manila.
It is situated approximately halfway the entire length of
Maharlika Highway running from
Northern Luzon
to Southwestern
Mindanao
making it a perfect place fro road-weary travelers to unwind.
In Tacloban City we have sparkling jet-black sandy beaches, warm
climate and even warmer people. For those who are ready to do
something, an indoor artificial rock climbing facility is located
within the city center. We also have tennis, golf, billiards, mountains
biking, rock climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, disco, karaoke and
cockfighting to name a few. The place is also for windsurfing and jet
skiing with the abundance of water surrounding the city. For scuba
diving enthusiasts dive sites are just a few minutes drive away across
the San Juanico Bridge to the mysterious and beautiful island of Samar.
Spelunkers will find the Sohoton Caves in nearby Basey, Samar both a
challenge and an adventure.
Bodies of water that surround the city are Panalaron Bay and Cancabato
Bay. On its eastern shoresis the San Juanico Strait - reputedly the
narrowest navigable channel in the world. On the southern side the city
is flanked by the waters of San Pedro Bay
stretching towards
Leyte Gulf
- the arena of the biggest naval battle in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Tacloban City covers an area of 10,090 hectares characterized mainly bu
rolling plains, mountain and hill ranges. Part of the city sits on a
peninsular geography. Tacloban's elevation is approximately 3.05 meters
above sea level.
As a service center of the local tourism circuit, the city has an array
of conveniences, supplies and support facilities for visitors. Points
of interest under this circuit include historical places
that is in a way connected with the events during the liberation of the Philippines.
Yes, we at Tacloban beckons to our city for your historical experience.
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