Tunga, Leyte

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Tunga is a 6th class municipality in the province of Leyte,
Philippines. According to the 2000 census,
it has a population of 6,111 people.

Philippine President Quirino issued Executive Order No. 266,
dated September 24, 1949, creating the independent municipality of Tunga.

On November 15, 1949, Provincial Board Secretary Ricardo Collantes,
representing Leyte Governor Catalino Landia, proclaimed the
Municipality of Tunga before a huge crowd of joyous Tunga-on
and distinguished visitors.

The patron saint of Tunga is Saint Antonio of Padova.
The Tunga-on celebrate their town's fiesta on August 13 every year.
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Coordinates:   11°14'4"N   124°46'13"E

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