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Kananya

Eastern Visayas, Philippines · Asia

About Kananya

Kananya sits on the route: 10 minutes from Naghalin, 49km from San Juanico Bridge.

Kananya is a town located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. With a population of 7,647, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kananya 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 Kananya to your route.

About Kananya

Kananga (IPA: [kɐ'naŋga]), officially the Municipality of Kananga (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Kananga; Waray: Bungto han Kananga, Tagalog: Bayan ng Kananga), is a First Income Class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 60,885 people. Majority of Kananga's

Read more economic activity has historically been concentrated in agriculture. Some are engaged in commerce and trade. The town is geographically close to the city of Ormoc and coastal town of Palompon. The town's main crops are coconut (niyog) and rice (palay). Kananga, sometimes known as Asia's geothermal capital, is the richest municipality in Eastern Visayas.

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Where is Kananya located?

Kananya is located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 11.1867 latitude, 124.5601 longitude.

What is the population of Kananya?

Kananya has a population of approximately 7,647 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
7,647
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Eastern Visayas
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.1867, 124.5601

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Philippines

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Kananya

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

bridge

San Juanico Bridge

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

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Kananya

  • 49 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kananya.

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