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
Population:
2000 census—141,450 (7th smallest).
Density—234 per km² (33rd highest).
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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