Biliran Island near to Leyte Island

Biliran is a province in the Philippines that located in the Eastern Visayas region. Biliran lies just a few kilometers north of Leyte Island. It capital is Naval. Biliran is one of the country’s smallest and newest provinces for being formerly part of Leyte until achieving full-fledged province hood in 1992.

During the Spanish era the Biliran Island was known as Isla de Panamo.

Biliran is subdivided into 8 municipalities and it has overall 132 barangays. The largest among the towns is Naval which is the capital of the province while the smallest is Maripipi.     

The economy of Biliran is largely into fishing. Most of its towns especially in Naval and Biliran have excellent seaports. There are 95 hectares of brackish water fishponds which produce prawns, shrimps, and milkfish. The major industries include fashion bags, Romblon bags, shell crafts, placemats, hot pads, baskets, coasters and trays.        

The inhabitants are also engage in hunting, lumber and manufacturing. The principal raw material produced is copra and coconut oil.