Babatngon

Also known as Municipality of Babatngon, Babatngon, Leyte

Babatngon (IPA: [bɐbɐt'ŋon]), officially the Municipality of Babatngon (; ), is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,823 people.

Key facts

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Article

11 sections

Contents

Etymology
Geography
Barangays
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Elected Officials
Tourism
Infrastructure
References
External links

==Etymology== The place got its name from the word batong, a large trap made of abaca fibers used for hunting by the early Boholano settlers. Later on named as "Babatngon," which means hunting ground with the use of a net.