San Juan is a 5th class coastal municipality of Southern Leyte Province in Eastern Visayas or Region 8, Philippines.
Profile of San Juan Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Southeastern part of Southern Leyte (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Anahawan (northeast), Saint Bernard (west)
Area –> 96.12 km2 (37.11 sq mi)
Population –> 14,858 (2015 Census)
Terrain –> Mountainous with coastal plain
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Fish, Coconut, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Visayan, Waray, Tagalog, English
Barangays –> 18
Revenue (2016) –> 61,104,892.15
Legislative District –> Second
Government Officials
Go here to see the elected municipal officials of San Juan.
History of San Juan
San Juan was formerly called Cabali-an. On June 17, 1961, the town was renamed San Juan by virtue of Republic Act 3088.
Economy of San Juan
San Juan is primarily an agricultural town where rice, corn, fish, and coconut are the primary products.
Tourist Spots in
Pinuklab Beach
Bobon Beach
Cabali-an Historical Church
Festivals in
Sinabligay Festival
Feast of St. John the Baptist
Map of San Juan Municipality in Southern Leyte
See also: Profile of Mayor Virgilio Mortera, Governor Damian Mercado