Limasawa, municipality of the Philippines in the province of Southern Leyte
Limasawa is a municipality in Southern Leyte located on a small island off the eastern coast of Leyte. The community comprises several barangays distributed across the island, with coastal settlements and scattered inland areas defining its layout.
Limasawa holds historical significance as one of the earliest European contact points in the Philippines during the 16th century. The island played a role in the early colonial period and the spread of Christianity in the region.
Access is mainly by boat from Maasin or other coastal areas of Leyte. Visitors should plan ferry schedules in advance and prepare for rural infrastructure with limited services.
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