| Bato | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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Map of Leyte with Bato highlighted |
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| Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 10°20′N 124°48′E / 10.333°N 124.800°ECoordinates: 10°20′N 124°48′E / 10.333°N 124.800°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | |
| Province | Leyte | |
| District | 5th district of Leyte | |
| Barangays | 32 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Tata Nile Gertos | |
| • Vice Mayor | Nael Gertos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 72.45 km2 (27.97 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census) | ||
| • Total | 38,356 | |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Batohanon | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6525 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)53 | |
| Income class | 4th municipal income class | |
| 083707000 | ||
| Electorate | 22,068 voters as of 2016 | |
| Website | www |
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Bato is a 4th class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 38,356 people.
It borders with the municipality of Matalom in the south, Hilongos in the north, and to the east. Bato, together with Hilongos, is also a center of commerce, trade and education.
Bato is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.
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