Baybay is a component city located on the western coast of the province of Leyte, Philippines. It is bounded by Camotes Sea on the west, Albuera on the north, Inopacan on the south, Burauen, La Paz and MacArthur on the northeast, Javier on the east, and Abuyog and Mahaplag on the southeast.
It has a Type 4 climate,
which is generally wet. Its topography is generally mountainous in the
eastern portion as it slopes down west towards the shore line. Generally
an agricultural city, the common means of livelihood are farming and
fishing. Some are engaged in hunting and in forestal activities. The
most common crops grown are rice, corn, abaca, root crops, fruits, and
vegetables. Various cottage industries can also be found in Baybay such
as bamboo and rattan craft, ceramics, dress-making, fiber craft, food
preservation, mat weaving, metal craft, Philippine furniture
manufacturing and other related activities.
Also, it is the home of the premier university of the Visayas and also in Philippines and one of the leading schools in Southeast Asia on agricultural research, and was called as Resort University, the Visayas State University.
Baybay is a major port on the central west coast of Leyte,
Philippines, where ferries leave for Cebu and other islands. It has also
the Baybay Public Terminal, which serves routes from Tacloban, Ormoc,
Maasin, Manila, Davao City and some other major towns in Leyte, Southern
Leyte and Samar provinces.
According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 102,841 people. Also, it is the 2nd largest city after Ormoc City
in the province in terms of land area. Before, Baybay was the biggest
town in Leyte in terms of population and 2nd in terms of land area,
following Abuyog. Covering an area of 46,050 hectares (459.3 km2), Baybay is composed of 92 barangays, 23 of which are in the poblacion, with one barangay jointly located. The remaining 68 are rural barangays. [1]
LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS IN BAYBAY:
Asia Novotel
Rizal Boulevard
Tel. No.: + 63 (53) 335-2422
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Baybay Town House
30 de Deceimbre corner Bonifacio Streets, Baybay City
Tel. No.: + 63 (53) 325 2614
Ellean's Lodge
A .Bonifacio St., Baybay City
GV Pension
Bonifacio St., Baybay City
JR Pension House
Tel. No.: +63 (53) 335 2471
30 de Deciembre St., Baybay City
Kilim Bay Pension House
Brgy. Kilim, Baybay City
Palermo Hotel
Mabini St, Baybay City
Tel. No.: +63 (53) 335-2442
Uptown Plaza
Magsaysay Ave., Baybay City
Tel. No.: +63 (53) 563-8075
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VSU Guesthouse
VSU Compound, Baybay City
Tel. No.: +63 (53) 335 2647
VSU Hotel
VSU Compound, Baybay City
Tel. No.: +63 (53) 335 2647
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References:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baybay
