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Guimaras

Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Among the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The island is located in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. To the northwest is the province of Iloilo and to the southeast is Negros Occidental.

Guimaras used to be a sub-province of Iloilo until it was made an independent province on May 11, 1992.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Guimaras

Region: Western Visayas (Region VI)
Capital: Jordan
Founded: May 11, 1992
Population:
2000 census—141,450 (7th smallest).
Density—234 per km² (33rd highest).
Area: 604.7 km² (5th smallest)
Languages: Ilonggo
Governor: Joaquin Carlos Rahma A. Nava (2001-2004)

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Guimaras is subdivided into 5 municipalities.

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Aklan | Antique, Philippines | Capiz | House of Representatives of the Philippines | Iloilo | List of Philippine-related topics | List of Philippines-related topics | List of islands of the Philippines | Negros Occidental | Panay | Panay Gulf | Panay Island | Philippine House of Representatives | Philippine province | Province of the Philippines | Provinces of the Philippines | Visayas | Western Visayas

 

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