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Tacloban

Philippines · Eastern VisayasPH

Highly-urbanized city and capital of Leyte, Philippines

Tacloban, officially the City of Tacloban, is a highly urbanized city on Leyte island in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, Tacloban has a population of 259,353, making it the most populous city in the Eastern Visayas. The city is located 360 miles (580 km) southeast of Manila.

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Population
259,353
Coordinates
11.243, 125.005
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
40 m

Overview of Tacloban

In Eastern Visayas, Philippines, Tacloban stands out as a busy regional city. The headcount is close to 259,353. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and nightlife.

Things to do in Tacloban

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Culture in Tacloban

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On the culture side, Tacloban offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Docks and Historical Sites. It is a direct read of Tacloban's activity profile. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.

Ancient RuinsArchitectural BuildingsBridgesDocksHistorical SitesMonumentsStatues
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Nature in Tacloban

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For nature, expect Beaches, Forest, Geological Formations and Lakes. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tacloban.

BeachesForestGeological FormationsLakes
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Nightlife in Tacloban

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Nightlife lovers get Festival and Music. Everything listed here comes from what Tacloban is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Adventure in Tacloban

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Tacloban records Boat Rides under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Tacloban is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

Boat Rides
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Water Sports in Tacloban

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Tacloban records Surf under water sports. It is a direct read of Tacloban's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.

Surf

More to do in Tacloban

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Looking for other activities? Tacloban has Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tacloban.

Secret

Best time to visit Tacloban

The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.

Getting there & around

Getting to Tacloban rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Manila.

Similar destinations

Places near Tacloban that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tacloban known for?
Tacloban is mainly a destination for culture, nature and nightlife, set in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with around 259,353 inhabitants.
What can you do in Tacloban?
You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Docks and Historical Sites in Tacloban. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
When is the best time to visit Tacloban?
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Where is Tacloban located?
Administratively, Tacloban sits in Eastern Visayas, Philippines — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.

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