Mahaplag Postal Codes, Leyte, Eastern Visayas Philippines

The postal code for Mahaplag is 6512 in Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Philippines. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Mahaplag.

Mahaplag on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Mahaplag municipalities in Philippines. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Mahaplag

Key Facts

Mahaplag is a fourth-class municipality located in the southern part of Leyte province within the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated approximately 42 kilometers southwest of Tacloban City, the regional capital, Mahaplag occupies a strategic position along the western coast of Leyte Island, bordered by the Camotes Sea to the west. The municipality covers a total land area of approximately 104.79 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and fishing community within the province. According to the 2020 census, Mahaplag has a population of around 28,000 residents distributed across its 28 barangays, which represent the smallest administrative divisions within the municipality. The town's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coconut farming, rice cultivation, and fishing being the main livelihood sources for its inhabitants. Mahaplag's terrain features a combination of coastal lowlands and rolling hills, providing diverse ecological zones that support both marine and terrestrial resources. The municipality maintains its own local government structure headed by a municipal mayor and operates essential public services including health centers, elementary and secondary schools, and municipal infrastructure. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Mahaplag's barangays provides essential addressing details for mail delivery and location identification throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

* Burauen

* Hilongos

* Baybay

* Inopacan

* Sogod