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