Tacloban, Regional capital in Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Tacloban extends along the southern entrance of San Juanico Strait, featuring a deep-water port and commercial districts across San Pedro Bay.
The city became the temporary capital of the Philippines after General Douglas MacArthur's forces landed near Leyte Gulf in October 1944.
The name Tacloban comes from 'taklub', referencing the traditional bamboo trays that local fishermen used for catching seafood in coastal waters.
The city contains 138 administrative divisions called barangays, with a population of 251,881 residents according to the 2020 census data.
Typhoon Haiyan transformed Tacloban in 2013, leading to extensive rebuilding efforts that shaped the current urban landscape with new infrastructure.
Location: Eastern Visayas
Inception: 1770
Elevation above the sea: 40 m
Shares border with: Babatngon, Palo, Santa Fe, Alangalang, San Miguel
Address: Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines 6500 Tacloban City
Website: https://tacloban.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 11.24444,125.00389
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
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