Jaro, Leyte

This article is about municipality in Leyte. For other uses, see Jaro.

Map of Leyte showing the location of Jaro

Jaro is a 4th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 38,797 people in 7,554 households. It is located just 20 kilometers west of tacloban or a 45min ride on a jeepney. Tacloban Is a large city and is famous for General Mcarthur, landing there in wwII from the us military. It is home to the Quilaquils.

Notre Dame of Jaro, a Catholic school run by the sisters of the Obletes of Notre Dame is located in Jaro. It's present head/principal is Sister Ising Caesaria.

Barangays

Jaro is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.

Alahag Anibongon Badiang Batug Buenavista Bukid Burabod Buri Kaglawaan Canhandugan (formerly San Javier) Crossing Rubas Daro Hiagsam Hibunawon Hibucawan Kalinawan

Likod Macanip Macopa Mag-aso Malobago Olotan Pange Parasan Pitogo District I (Poblacion) District II (Poblacion) District III (Poblacion) District IV (Poblacion) Sagkahan San Agustin

San Pedro San Roque Santa Cruz Santo Niño Sari-sari Tinambacan Tuba Uguiao Villa Conzoilo (Villa Conzoilo) Villa Paz Bias-Zabala Atipolo Canapu-an La Paz Palanog (formerly Mooc)

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information
• Local Governance Performance Management System