Bato, Leyte
| Bato | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Leyte with Bato highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Bato Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 10°20′N 124°48′E / 10.333°N 124.800°ECoordinates: 10°20′N 124°48′E / 10.333°N 124.800°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | |
| Province | Leyte | |
| Congr. district | 5th district of Leyte | |
| Barangays | 32 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Tata Nile Gertos | |
| • Vice mayor | Nael Gertos | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 72.45 km2 (27.97 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 35,610 | |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Batohanon | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6525 | |
| Dialing code | 53 | |
Bato is a fourth income class municipality in the Province of Leyte, Philippines. It borders with the municipality of Matalom in the south, Hilongos in the north, and Bontoc to the east. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,610 people.[3] Bato, together with Hilongos, is also a center of commerce, trade and education.
Barangays
Bato is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.[2]
- Alegria
- Alejos
- Amagos
- Anahawan
- Bago
- Bagong Bayan District (Pob.)
- Buli
- Cebuana
- Daan Lungsod
- Dawahon
- Himamaa
- Dolho
- Domagocdoc
- Guerrero District (Pob.)
- Imelda
- Iniguihan District (Pob.)
- Kalanggaman District (Pob.)
- Katipunan
- Liberty
- Mabini
- Marcelo
- Naga
- Osmeña
- Plaridel
- Ponong
- Revilla
- San Agustin
- Santo Niño
- Tabunok
- Tagaytay
- Tinago District (Pob.)
- Tugas
Demographics
| Population census of Bato | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 28,197 | — |
| 1995 | 29,810 | +1.05% |
| 2000 | 32,974 | +2.19% |
| 2007 | 33,930 | +0.39% |
| 2010 | 35,610 | +1.77% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Transportation
Shipping companies operating in Bato:
- Medallion Transport: day & night trips Bato to Cebu City and vice versa
- Medallion Transport: day & night trips Bato to Ubay, Bohol and versa
- Southern Pacific Shipping: night trips Bato to Cebu City and vice versa
- Other shipping line transport including to Brgy. Dawahon
Transit Bus Companies:
- Super 5
- CUL Transport
- Mega Bus
- DLTB
- Ultrabus
- Philtranco
Education
Tertiary Education:
- Bato Institute Of Science and Technology Inc.
Secondary Education:
- Bato National High School
- Bato School Of Fisheries
- Bato Institute Of Science and Technology Inc. (High School Department)
- Bato Academy
- Anahawan National High School
- Buli National High School
Elementary Education:
- Bato Central School
- Dolho Elementary School
- Anahawan Elementary School
- St. Theresa's School Of Bato
- Bato Institute Of Science and Technology Inc. (Elementary Department)
- Ponong Elementary School
- Tugas Elementary School
- & other Brgy. Elementary School(s) and Primary School(s)
References
- ↑ "Municipalities". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: Leyte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 1 January 1970. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
External links
- Official Website of Bato
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Hilongos | Bontoc , Sogod | | |
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Bontoc | ||
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| Matalom | Tomas Oppus |
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Tacloban (capital) | |
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| Highly urbanized city |
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