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Silago (Southern Leyte) History, Tourist Spots, Festivals

Silago Southern Leyte

Silago Southern Leyte

Silago is a 4th class coastal municipality of Southern Leyte Province in Eastern Visayas or Region 8, Philippines.
Profile of Silago Municipality (Geography)
Location –> Northeastern part of Southern Leyte (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Abuyog in Leyte Province (north), Hinunangan (south), Sogod (west)
Area –> 215.05 km2 (83.03 sq mi)
Population –> 12,775 (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 –> 15
Revenue (2016) –> 70,113,414.97
Legislative District –> Second
Government Officials
Go here to see the elected municipal officials of Silago.

History of Silago

Silago was formerly a territory of Hinunangan. It became a separate municipality on May 17, 1951 by virtue of Executive Order No. 326 signed by President Elpidio Quirino.

Economy of Silago

Silago is primarily an agricultural town where rice, corn, fish, and coconut are the chief products.

Tourist Spots in Silago

Pelada Rock (Batong Dako)
Kagut-an Falls
Kawayan Falls
Tubod Falls and Cave
Maag River
Silago Beach
Municipal Tree Park
St. Jame the Apostle Parish Church

Festivals in Silago

Murcielago Festival
Map of Silago Municipality in Southern Leyte

See also: Profile of Mayor Pacita Alminen, Governor Damian Mercado

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