Biliran, Leyte, and Samar ZIP Codes/Postal Codes

Biliran, Leyte, and Samar ZIP Codes/Postal Codes


If you live on the islands of Biliran, Leyte, or Samar and want to know your area's ZIP code, postal code, and telephone area code, you've come to the right place.

The island of Leyte is divided into two provinces: Leyte and Southern Leyte. It has two independent cities (Tacloban and Ormoc), one component city (Baybay), and forty municipalities. Meanwhile, Southern Leyte Province has one component city (Maasin) and eighteen towns.

On its north lies the island province of Biliran which has eight municipalities. In contrast, Samar Island is located to the northeast of Leyte and is divided into three provinces: Eastern Samar, Samar (previously Western Samar), and Northern Samar.

All islands are part of the Eastern Visayas Region, also known as Region VIII.

The Zip Code or Postal Code differs for each municipality and city in Biliran, Leyte, and Samar islands. All localities in Biliran and Leyte share the same phone area code of 53, while Samar provinces have the same telephone area code of 55.

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What is Leyte ZIP code?

Leyte ZIP code refers to the postal code designated to the municipalities and cities of the two provinces of the said island - (Northern Leyte) and Southern Leyte. The ZIP code is used to indicate the destination post office and delivery location to which a letter will be sent. 

ZIP Codes designate delivery routes used by mail carriers in the Philippines. You may check the list below for the Zip Code/Postal Code and Phone Area Code:

Leyte Zip Code


Leyte Province ZIP Codes, including the independent cities of Tacloban and Ormoc, typically begin with 65 and are followed by a two-digit number. It also has the same standard format as other zip codes in the Philippines, which is a four-digit number.

Location ZIP Code/ Postal Code Phone Area Code
Abuyog 6510 53
Alangalang 6517 53
Albuera 6542 53
Babatngon 6520 53
Barugo 6519 53
Bato 6525 53
Baybay 6521 53
Burauen 6516 53
Calubian 6534 53
Capoocan 6530 53
Carigara 6529 53
Dagami 6515 53
Dulag 6505 53
Hilongos 6524 53
Hindang 6523 53
Inopacan 6522 53
Isabel 6539 53
Jaro 6527 53
Javier 6511 53
Julita 6506 53
Kananga 6531 53
La Paz 6508 53
Leyte 6533 53
Macarthur 6509 53
Mahaplag 6512 53
Matag-ob 6532 53
Matalom 6526 53
Mayorga 6507 53
Merida 6540 53
Ormoc City 6541 53
Palo 6501 53
Palompon 6538 53
Pastrana 6514 53
San Isidro 6535 53
San Miguel 6518 53
Santa Fe 6513 53
Tabango 6536 53
Tabontabon 6504 53
Tacloban City 6500 53
Tanauan 6502 53
Tolosa 6503 53
Tunga 6528 53
Villaba 6537 53

Southern Leyte Zip Code



Southern Leyte Province ZIP Codes, like those in Leyte Province, also start with 65 and are followed by a two-digit number. It also follows the same format as other Philippine zip codes, a four-digit number.

Location Zip Code / Postal Code Phone Area Code
Anahawan 6610 53
Bontoc 6604 53
Hinunangan 6608 53
Hinundayan 6609 53
Libagon 6615 53
Liloan 6612 53
Limasawa 6605 53
Maasin 6600 53
Macrohon 6601 53
Malitbog 6603 53
Padre Burgos 6602 53
Pintuyan 6614 53
San Francisco 6613 53
San Juan (Cabalian) 6611 53
San Ricardo 6617 53
Silago 6607 53
Sogod 6606 53
St. Bernard 6616 53
Tomas Oppus 6605 53

Other ZIP Codes in Eastern Visayas Region

Aside from the provinces of Leyte and Southern Leyte, you can find ZIP codes for other areas in Eastern Visayas, particularly Biliran, (Western) Samar, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar, listed below.

Biliran ZIP Code


Previously a sub-province of Leyte, Biliran became an independent province on May 11, 1992, with the passage of Republic Act No. 7160, making it one of the country's newest provinces. According to the 2020 census, the province of Biliran has 8 municipalities and a population of 179,312.

Location Zip Code / Postal Code Phone Area Code
Almeria 6561 53
Biliran 6566 53
Cabucgayan 6567 53
Caibiran 6565 53
Culaba 6564 53
Kawayan 6562 53
Maripipi 6563 53
Naval 6560 53

Eastern Samar Zip Code


The zip code for Eastern Samar province begins with 68 and is followed by a two-digit number. There are 22 municipalities and one component city in the province (Borongan). Northern Samar borders it on the north, and Samar Province borders it on the west.

According to the 2020 census, the population of Eastern Samar is 477,164 people. You can find a list of Eastern Samar Zip codes below:


Location Zip Code / Postal Code Phone Area Code
Arteche 6822 55
Balangiga 6812 55
Balangkayan 6801 55
Borongan 6800 55
Can-Avid 6806 55
Dolores 6817 55
Gen. McArthur 6805 55
Giporlos 6811 55
Guiuan 6809 55
Hernani 6804 55
Jipapad 6819 55
Lawa-an 6813 55
Llorente 6803 55
Maslog 6820 55
Maydulog 6802 55
Mercedes 6808 55
Oras 6818 55
Quinapundan 6810 55
Salcedo 6807 55
San Julian 6814 55
San Policarpio 6821 55
Sulat 6815 55
Taft 6816 55

Samar Province ZIP Code


The province of Samar, formerly known as Western Samar, is surrounded by the provinces of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Leyte. Its ZIP Code or postal code typically begins with the number 68 and is followed by a two-digit number.

Samar is divided into 24 municipalities and two-component cities: Catbalogan (provincial capital) and Calbayog. The province has a population of 793,183 people, according to the 2020 census. 

The following is an up-to-date list of ZIP Codes in Western Samar:

Location Zip Code/ Postal Code Phone Area Code
Almagro 6724 55
Basey 6720 55
Calbayog City 6710 55
Calbiga 6715 55
Catbalogan 6700 55
Daram 6722 55
Gandara 6706 55
Hinabangan 6713 55
Jiabong 6701 55
Marabut 6721 55
Matuguinao 6708 55
Motiong 6702 55
Pagsanghan 6705 55
Paranas (Wright) 6703 55
Pinabacdao 6716 55
San Jorge 6707 55
San Jose de Buan 6723 55
San Sebastian 6714 55
Santa Margarita 6709 55
Santa Rita 6718 55
Santo Niño 6711 55
Tagapul-an 6712 55
Talalora 6719 55
Tarangnan 6704 55
Villareal 6717 55
Zumarraga 6725 55

Northern Samar Zip Code


ZIP codes in Northern Samar begin with 64 and are followed by a two-digit number. It also follows the same format as other zip codes in the Philippines, being a four-digit number.

The province has 24 municipalities and a population of 639,186 people, according to the 2022 census.

Location Zip Code/ Postal Code Phone Area Code
Allen 6405 55
Biri 6410 55
Bobon 6401 55
Capul 6408 55
Catarman 6400 55
Catubig 6418 55
Gamay 6422 55
Laoang 6411 55
Lapinig 6423 55
Las Navas 6420 55
Lavezares 6404 55
Lope de Vega 6403 55
Mapanas 6412 55
Mondragon 6417 55
Palapag 6421 55
Pambujan 6413 55
Rosario 6416 55
San Antonio 6409 55
Santa Margarita 6709 55
San Jose 6402 55
San Roque 6415 55
San Vicente 6419 55
Silvino Lobos 6414 55
Victoria 6406 55

Conclusion

If you plan to mail documents or packages to other areas in the Philippines, you will need ZIP codes or Postal Codes. That is why knowing the ZIP Code of a specific location is essential. The list provided in this article is up-to-date so that people can immediately check the ZIP codes to avoid delays when sending a mail to someone. —iTacloban
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