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Baybay

Eastern Visayas, Philippines · Asia

About Baybay

Baybay sits on the route: 5 minutes from Kilim.

Baybay is a town located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. With a population of 17,668, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Baybay sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Baybay to your route.

About Baybay

Baybay (IPA: [baɪ'baɪ]), officially the City of Baybay (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Baybay; Waray: Syudad han Baybay), is a component city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. In the 2024 census, it has a population of 114,708 people. With an area of 45,934 hectares (460 km2; 180 sq mi), it is the second largest city in

Read more the province after Ormoc. Formerly, Baybay was the biggest town in Leyte in terms of population and second in terms of land area, after Abuyog. The Baybay language, a Visayan language distinct from both Waray and Cebuano, is spoken in the city itself. Baybay houses a major port on the central west coast of Leyte, where ferries leave for and from Cebu and other islands. It has also the Baybay Public Terminal, serving routes from Tacloban, Ormoc, Maasin, Manila, Davao City, and other towns in Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Samar. Generally an agricultural city, the common means of livelihood are farming and fishing. Some are engaged in hunting and in forestal activities. The most common crops grown are rice, corn, abaca, root crops, fruits, and vegetables. Various cottage industries can also be found in Baybay such as bamboo and rattan craft, ceramics, dress-making, fiber craft, food preservation, mat weaving, metal craft, and Philippine furniture manufacturing and other related activities. It is the home of the Visayas State University, one of the leading schools in Southeast Asia on agricultural research, and was called as "Resort University."

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Where is Baybay located?

Baybay is located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 10.6785 latitude, 124.8006 longitude.

What is the population of Baybay?

Baybay has a population of approximately 17,668 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
17,668
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Eastern Visayas
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
10.6785, 124.8006

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Philippines

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Driving roads near Baybay

  • 73 kmSan Juanico BridgeGraceful 2.16 km S-curved steel bridge spanning the swirling San Juanico Strait between Leyte and Samar: long the Philippines' most famous crossing.

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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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