Bato, Leyte

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Bato
Municipality
Official seal of Bato
Seal
Map of Leyte with Bato highlighted
Map of Leyte with Bato highlighted
Bato is located in Philippines
Bato
Bato
Location within the Philippines
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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
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

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External links

 Hilongos Bontoc , Sogod
Camotes Sea Bontoc
  Bato  
Matalom Tomas Oppus
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