| Leyte's 5th congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
 Boundary of Leyte's 5th congressional district in Leyte | |
 Location of Leyte within the Philippines | |
| Province | Leyte |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Population | 405,430 (2020)[1] |
| Electorate | 269,870 (2022)[2] |
| Major settlements | |
| Area | 1,947.11 km2 (751.78 sq mi) |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1930 |
| Representative | Carl Cari |
| Political party | Lakas |
| Congressional bloc | Majority |
Leyte's 5th congressional district is one of the five congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Leyte. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1931.[3] The district consists of the city of Baybay and adjacent municipalities of Abuyog, Bato, Hilongos, Hindang, Inopacan, Javier, Mahaplag and Matalom, since its second restoration in 1987. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Carl Cari of the Lakas–CMD.[4]
Prior to its second dissolution in 1961 due to the creation of Southern Leyte, the district consisted of the central municipalities of Alangalang, Barugo, Burauen, Capoocan, Carigara, Dagami, Jaro, Julita, La Paz, Pastrana, Tabontabon, and Tunga. All these municipalities were subsequently redistricted to the 2nd district.[5]
- ^ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Number and Turn-Out of Registered Voters and Voters Who Actually Voted by City/Municipality May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections". Commission on Elections. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Roster of Philippine legislators". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "House Members". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
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