The early coastal inhabitants believed to be adventurous settlers from neighboring provinces, originally settled northwest of Anahawan creek, where the palm-like Anahaw trees grew in abundance. It was earlier known as Kapirung. Anahawan was once a barrio of Hinundayan.
On January 1, 1931 the barrio was transformed into a separate municipality of Delgado, by Proclamation of the Governor-General, in honor of Congressman Jorge Delgado. Subsequently, Delgado by congressional act changed the name to Anahawan, preserving the legend that determined the natural indigenous origin of the town.
Anahawan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 7,209 people in 1,514 households.--Source: Wikipedia
POPULATION as of August 2007
Amagusan - 599
Calintaan - 278
Canlabian - 366
Capacuhan - 192
Kagingkingan - 222
Lewing - 494
Lo-ok - 940
Mahalo - 897
Mainit - 205
Manigawong - 161
Poblacion -1,429
San Vicente - 766
Tagup-on - 997
Cogon - 486
Total -8,032
Source: NSO
Municipal Officials 2010 - 2013
Mayor : Berto Loquinte
Vice Mayor : Junjun de Jesus
Councilors
- Rex Sales
- Odo Ang
- Jimmy Siasol
- Nick Lagumbay
- Lolong Miones
- Jesah Tello
- Loloy Gunda
- Victor Cinco
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