Leyte, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
Leyte is a mid-size city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 40,622. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Leyte
Leyte is an island in the Visayas group of islands in the Philippines. It is eighth-largest and sixth-most populous island in the Philippines, with a total population of 2,626,970 as of the 2020 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,622 |
| Population Density | 581 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.3669°, 124.4824° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.5 inches (2,272 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Leyte
Leyte is a mid-size city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 40,622. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Leyte
Leyte has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.2°C), the coldest is Feb (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2364 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.3669°N, 124.4824°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 95 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 142 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 18 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 145 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 163 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 182 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in |
Leyte has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (4.0").
Schools in Leyte
13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parasan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Colonia Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gimarco Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Palid I Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leyte Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Leyte Agro-Industrial School | - | - | - | - |
| Leyte National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Elizabeth Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sambulawan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Libas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salog Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Calaguise Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Guinadiongan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Leyte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carigara Municipal Library and Museum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Leyte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biliran Public Market | |||||
| Bunoy Dako | |||||
| Caibiran Public Market | |||||
| Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Fruits & Vegetables | |||||
| Fruits & Vegetables | |||||
| Kananga Public Market | |||||
| Naval Market Park | |||||
| Naval Public Market | |||||
| New Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| SMB Grounds | |||||
| Tabango Public Market | |||||
| Tabango Public Market |
Airports Near Leyte
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calbayog Airport | CYP | Medium Airport |
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Bantayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Biliran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Catbalogan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Leyte
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of Immaculate Concepcion Parish |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Leyte
What is the population of Leyte?
Leyte has a population of 40,622 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 581 people per square mile, spread across 70.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Leyte?
Leyte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 89.5 inches.
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