Julita, Leyte
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| Coordinates: 10°58′N 124°58′E / 10.967°N 124.967°ECoordinates: 10°58′N 124°58′E / 10.967°N 124.967°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| District | 2nd district of Leyte |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fiscal Percival Caña |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.30 km2 (20.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 15,114 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6506 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)53 |
| Income class | 5th municipal income class |
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| Electorate | 10,186 voters as of 2016 |
Julita is a 5th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 15,114 people.
Julita is 47 kilometers from Tacloban, the capital city of Eastern Visayas. It is located between the municipalities of Dulag and Burauen.
The municipality of Julita was created through presidential executive order 278 under President Elpidio Quirino. Agriculture is the main industry in the area, especially rice and coconut production. About 70% of the working population is engaged in agriculture. Most live below the poverty line, and many lack basic necessities of life.
Julita is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.
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