Kananga, Leyte, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Leyte Philippines, within Region VIII – Eastern Visayas, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Kananga, in the Leyte province, within Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) in the Republic of The Philippines Aguiting • Cacao • Hiluctogan • Kawayan • Libertad • Libongao • Lim-Ao • Lonoy • Mahawan • Masarayao • Monte Alegre • Monte Bello • Naghalin • Natubgan • Poblacion • Rizal • San Ignacio • San Isidro • Santo Domingo • Santo Niño • Tagaytay • Tongonan • Tugbong
Kananga, Leyte, Philippines
Municipality Class: 1st Class
Area in Hectares: 16985.00
Population (2020 Census): 59,898
Population (2015 Census): 56,583
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 1.21%
Kananga, Leyte 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Manuel Vicente M. Torres
Vice Mayor: Miguel Jorge P. Tan
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Kananga, Leyte 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Manuel Vicente Martinez Torres
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Miguel Jorge Pazon Tan
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Brenzon Cotiangco Cabintoy
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Richie Campos Cruz
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Fernando Mejares Aseo
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Minerva Metante Bulawit
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Allan Cartajena Espinosa
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Rudy Bret Cogay
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Alma Napari Orfano
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Resurreccion Conejos Capanas
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Cities in the province of Leyte: Baybay City * Ormoc City * Tacloban City (Capital)
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