Leyte Provincial Capitol

Leyte Provincial Capitol
Leyte Provincial Capitol is located in Visayas
Leyte Provincial Capitol
Leyte Provincial Capitol is located in Philippines
Leyte Provincial Capitol
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical
Town or cityTacloban
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates11°15′02″N 125°00′14″E / 11.25046°N 125.00385°E / 11.25046; 125.00385
Construction started1917
Completed1924
Renovated1964, 2019
OwnerProvincial Government of Leyte
Design and construction
Architect(s)Antonio Mañalac Toledo
National Historical Landmarks
Official nameCapitol Building of the Philippines, 1944–1945
Designated1950

The Leyte Provincial Capitol was the seat of government of the Philippine province of Leyte until 2019. The historic building situated in Tacloban also served as the temporary national capitol in 1944 to 1945 during the World War II era.