Dulag Postal Codes: 6505 | Leyte, Eastern Visayas

Key Facts

Dulag is a municipality located in the province of Leyte within the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated along the eastern coast of Leyte island, Dulag occupies a strategic position facing the Leyte Gulf, approximately 30 kilometers south of Tacloban City, the regional capital. This third-class municipality covers a total land area of approximately 110.70 square kilometers and serves as an important coastal community in the central part of Leyte province. According to the 2020 census, Dulag has a population of around 48,992 people distributed across its 45 barangays, with the poblacion (town center) serving as the municipal government's seat. The municipality's geography is characterized by coastal plains gradually rising to inland hills, with the Dulag River system providing important water resources for agriculture and domestic use. Historically significant as one of the landing sites during the 1944 Leyte Gulf Landings of World War II, Dulag has since developed into a predominantly agricultural municipality with rice, coconut, and fishing as primary economic activities. The municipal government administers local services through its 45 barangays, which include both coastal and inland communities. For those seeking detailed location information, postal codes and specific addresses can be accessed for each of Dulag's barangays through the municipal registry and postal service systems.

Neighboring Regions

• Mayorga
• Tabontabon
• Tanauan
• Julita
• Burauen
• La Paz