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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
Eastern Visayas, Philippines · Asia
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.
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.
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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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Kananya is located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 11.1867 latitude, 124.5601 longitude.
Kananya has a population of approximately 7,647 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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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
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