Baybay is a city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. Covering an area of 46,050 hectares, Baybay City is serene of 92 barangays, 23 of which are in the poblacion. The remaining 69 are rural barangays. Baybay City is classified as a fifth class city. It is located on the western coast of the province of Leyte. Its topography is generally mountainous in the eastern portion as it slopes down west towards the shore line. In general an agricultural city, the common means of livelihood are farming and fishing. Some are busy in hunting and in forestal activities. The most common crops grown are rice, corn, root crops, fruits, and vegetables. Industries operating include the Jollibee Food Chain Corporation, Specialty Products Manufacturing, Inc. and Visayan Oil Mill. Various cottage industries can also be found in the city such as bamboo and rattan craft, ceramics, dress-making, fiber craft, food preservation, mat weaving, metal craft, fine Philippine furniture manufacturing and other interconnected activities. Baybay has great prospective as a tourist destination, especially for tennis players. It is not only rich in biodiversity and history it also houses the campus of the Visayas State University (formerly the Leyte State University/Visayas State College of Agriculture and the Jungle Valley Park. Likewise, it has river systems fit for river cruising, numerous caves for spelunking, forests, beaches, and marine treasures. This richness coupled with the friendly Baybayanos will be an element for a successful tourism program. Considering the role of tourism in development, the Baybay City intends to harness its tourism potential.
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