Leon Postal Codes: 5026 | Iloilo, Western Visayas

Key Facts

Leon is a fourth-class municipality located in the province of Iloilo within the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Situated in the central part of Iloilo province, approximately 23 kilometers northeast of Iloilo City, Leon occupies a strategic position in the island of Panay. The municipality covers a total land area of approximately 140.40 square kilometers and serves as an important agricultural and residential community within the province. According to the 2020 census, Leon has a population of approximately 51,000 residents, making it one of the moderately populated municipalities in Iloilo. The municipality is administratively divided into 85 barangays, which represent the smallest local government units in the Philippine system. Leon's economy is primarily agricultural, with rice, corn, and various fruit crops forming the backbone of local production, while also serving as a residential community for people working in nearby urban centers. The municipality features typical tropical climate patterns with distinct wet and dry seasons, and its terrain includes both flat agricultural lands and rolling hills characteristic of central Panay Island. For those seeking detailed postal and location information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all of Leon's 85 barangays to facilitate accurate addressing and mail delivery throughout the municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Alimodian
• San Miguel
• Tigbauan
• Oton
• Pavia
• Zarraga
• New Lucena