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Also known as Municipality of Matalom
Matalom (IPA: [mɐ'talom]), officially the Municipality of Matalom (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,604 people.
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Matalom (IPA: [mɐ'talom]), officially the Municipality of Matalom (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,604 people.
==Etymology== It was said that the Spaniards once saw the flaming red of the flame trees that dotted the shores of Matalom Beach and the scenic Canigao Island and asked the natives the local dialect for "hermosa" or beautiful. The natives answered "Matahum" or "Matalom." This was the origin of the town's name.