Bato, Leyte
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| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | |
| Province | Leyte | |
| Congr. district | 5th district of Leyte | |
| Barangays | 32 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Nathaniel Gertos | |
| • Vice mayor | Roderick Rances | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 72.45 km2 (27.97 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 35,610 | |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Batohanon | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6525 | |
| Dialing code | 53 | |
Bato is a fourth income class municipality in the Province of Leyte, Philippines. It borders with the municipality of Matalom in the south, Hilongos in the north, and Bontoc to the east. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 35,610 people.[3] Bato, together with Hilongos, is also a center of commerce, trade and education.
Barangays
Bato is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Population census of Bato | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 28,197 | — |
| 1995 | 29,810 | +1.05% |
| 2000 | 32,974 | +2.19% |
| 2007 | 33,930 | +0.39% |
| 2010 | 35,610 | +1.77% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Transportation
Shipping companies operating in Bato:
- Medallion Transport: day & night trips Bato to Cebu City and vice versa
- Medallion Transport: day & night trips Bato to Ubay, Bohol and versa
- Southern Pacific Shipping: night trips Bato to Cebu City and vice versa
- Other shipping line transport including to Brgy. Dawahon
Transit Bus Companies:
- Super 5
- CUL Transport
- Mega Bus
- DLTB
- Ultrabus
- Philtranco
Education
Tertiary Education:
- Bato Institute Of Science and Technology Inc.
Secondary Education:
- Bato National High School
- Bato School Of Fisheries
- Bato Institute Of Science and Technology Inc. (High School Department)
- Bato Academy
- Anahawan National High School
- Buli National High School
Elementary Education:
- Bato Central School
- Dolho Elementary School
- Anahawan Elementary School
- St. Theresa's School Of Bato
- Bato Institute Of Science and Technology Inc. (Elementary Department)
- Ponong Elementary School
- Tugas Elementary School
- & other Brgy. Elementary School(s) and Primary School(s)
References
External links
- Official Website of Bato
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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| Matalom | Tomas Oppus |
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