Bato (IPA: [bɐ'to]), officially the Municipality of Bato, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,505 people. It borders with the municipality of Matalom in the south, Hilongos in the north, and Bontoc to the east. Bato, together with Hilongos, is also a center of commerce, trade and education in southwestern part of Leyte.

Etymology

The place got its name from the expression adto sa bato, which refers to the church made of stone.

Geography

Barangays

Bato is politically subdivided into 32 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2020 census, the population of Bato, Leyte, was 38,505 people, with a density of undefined PD/km2.

Economy

Transportation

Shipping companies operating in Bato

Transit Bus Companies

Education

Tertiary education

Secondary education

(PUBLIC) (PRIVATE)

Elementary education

(PUBLIC) EAST DISTRICT WEST DISTRICT (PRIVATE)