Negros Occidental
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Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and occupies at the northwestern half of Negros island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half. Across the Panay Gulf and the Guimaras Strait to the northwest is the island-province of Guimaras and the province of Iloilo on Panay island.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Negros Occidental
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Region: Western Visayas (Region VI)
Capital: Bacolod City
Founded: —
Population:
2000 census—2,565,723 (2nd largest)
Density—324 per km² (15th highest)
2000 census—2,565,723 (2nd largest)
Density—324 per km² (15th highest)
Area: 7,926.1 km² (7th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—1
Component cities—12
Municipalities—20
Barangays—661
Congressional districts—7†
Highly urbanized cities—1
Component cities—12
Municipalities—20
Barangays—661
Congressional districts—7†
Governor: Joseph G. Maranon (2001-2004)
† Number includes the independent district of Bacolod City
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People and Culture
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Economy
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Geography
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Political
Negros Occidental is subdivided into 19 municipalities and 13 cities. Negros Occidental has the most number of chartered cities among all the provinces in the Philippines.
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Cities
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Municipalities
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Physical
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History
Negros del Norte was created from Negros Occidental on January 3, 1986. Its creation was declared unconstitutional on July 11, 1986, and was abolished on August 18, 1986.
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External Links
- Official Website of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental
| Regions and Provinces of Visayas | |
| Western Visayas: | Aklan | Antique | Capiz | Guimaras | Iloilo | Negros Occidental |
| Central Visayas: | Bohol | Cebu | Negros Oriental | Siquijor |
| Eastern Visayas: | Biliran | Eastern Samar | Leyte | Northern Samar | Samar | Southern Leyte |
