Kananga Postal Codes: 6531 | Leyte, Eastern Visayas

Key Facts

Kananga is a municipality located in the province of Leyte within the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated in the northwestern part of Leyte, Kananga occupies a strategic position along the western coastal plains of the island, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Tacloban City, the regional capital. The municipality covers a total land area of approximately 144.20 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and commercial hub for the surrounding communities. According to recent census data, Kananga has a population of approximately 56,000 residents distributed across its 23 barangays, which represent the smallest administrative divisions within the Philippine local government structure. The municipality's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with rice, coconut, and abaca cultivation being the main agricultural activities, while also benefiting from its proximity to the Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant, one of the largest geothermal facilities in the Philippines. Kananga's topography features a combination of coastal lowlands and rolling hills, with the mountainous interior providing natural resources and scenic landscapes. The municipality maintains its own local government administration headed by a municipal mayor and operates public services including schools, health centers, and infrastructure facilities to serve its growing population. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services and delivery information, detailed postal code data is available for each of Kananga's 23 barangays to ensure efficient mail distribution throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Ormoc City
• Albuera
• Matag-ob
• Tunga
• Jaro