Biliran, officially the Province of Biliran (Waray-Waray: Probinsya han Biliran; Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Biliran; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Biliran), is an island province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII). Biliran is one of …

Biliran (IPA: [bɪ'lirɐn]), officially the Municipality of Biliran (Waray: Bungto han Biliran; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Biliran; Tagalog: Bayan ng Biliran), is a municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,662 people. [3] . The town's populace predominantly speaks Waray.

Biliran is the oldest town in Biliran Island hence the whole island was named after it. It is located on the southwestern part of the island directly in front of Calubian, Leyte across the Biliran strait. In 1712, Biliran officially became a town, and Capitan Julian Aragon becomes the first leader of the local government in its present site.

Biliran is an island province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas Region (Region VIII). Its capital is Naval. Biliran is one of the country’s smallest and newest provinces.

2024年8月6日 · Despite its relatively modest size, Biliran is a paradise for nature lovers, with lush mountains, pristine beaches, and captivating waterfalls waiting to be explored—it is a haven for adventure enthusiasts as well, offering activities such …

2014年9月4日 · Galleons were built to support the Galleon trade between Manila and Acapulco in Mexico. The first town, named Biliran, was founded in 1712. During this time, the island was a part of the province of Cebu. Biliran, together with the islands of Samar and Leyte were constituted into a separate province in 1735.

2021年4月22日 · Biliran is a small island province in the Philippines located in Eastern Visayas Region surrounded with captivating tourist spots. It is blessed with beautiful islands, beaches and waterfalls. Before it was a sub-province of Leyte but became an independent province on 1992.

Biliran is a province in the Philippines situated in the Eastern Visayas region occupying the eastern section of the Visayas. Its capital is the Municipality of Naval. The province has a land area of 536.01 square kilometers or 206.95 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 179,312.

It is bounded on the north by the Visayas Sea, on the south by the Carigara Bay, on the east by the Samar Sea, and on the west by the Strait of Biliran. The province of Biliran consists of 8 municipalities and 132 barangays. It is a lone congressional district. The seat of government is in Naval, the capital town.

Biliran is a coastal municipality in the island province of Biliran. The municipality has a land area of 70.30 square kilometers or 27.14 square miles which constitutes 13.12% of Biliran's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,662.