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Leyte ProvinceThis article is about the province. For the island see Leyte (island). People and Culture The people of Leyte are divided into two main groups, primarily by language. In the west and south are the cebuanos, while in the north and east are the waray-waray. The cebuano have ties with Cebu the dominate city of the Visayas, while the waray are more tied to rural Leyte and Samar. Economy The economy of Letye depends on agriculture. Rice is farmed in the lower flatter areas specifically those around Tacloban, while coconut farming, for coconut oil, and is the main cash crop of the more mountainous areas. Fishing is also a major source of livelihood among residents. Geography Political Leyte is subdivided into 41 municipalities and 2 cities. Ormoc City is an independent component city of Leyte. The city governs itself independent of the province and the residents do not vote for elective provincial officials, as stated in the city's charter. Cities Municipalities Physical History External Links
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