Biliran is an island province of the Philippines located in Eastern Visayas Region. It is situated north of Leyte Province and west of Western Samar. Terrain is mountainous with narrow coastal flat lands. Rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year.

Biliran Provincial Capitol

Agriculture is the main economic activity in the province.

Farm and fishery production in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand metric tons, rank among 79 provinces)

Animal inventory of Biliran in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand, rank among 79 provinces)

In 2007, there were 3 banks operating in the province with total deposits of 687 billion pesos. Poverty incidence stood at 42.2% in 2006, quite high compared to the national average of 32.9%.

With its many attractions, Biliran has a great potential to become a tourist haven. Investors can put up world-class tourist facilities such as hotel, resorts, spas, and demonstration farms. Those interested in agribusiness can invests in production and processing of high value commercial crops, mariculture, and ornamental plants.

1. Higatangan Island - has a shifting white sand bar
2. Maripipi Island - has beautiful beaches
3. Tomalistis, Caibiran, and Casiawan waterfalls

Capitol photo credit to biliranisland.com

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