Iloilo
Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Iloilo City and is located at the southeast portion of Panay island, bordering Antique to the west and Capiz to the north. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is the island-province of Guimaras and across Panay Gulf and Guimaras Strait is Negros Occidental.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Iloilo
Region: Western Visayas (Region VI)
Capital: Iloilo City
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—1,925,002 (7th largest).
Density—408 per km² (11th highest).
2000 census—1,925,002 (7th largest).
Density—408 per km² (11th highest).
Area: 4,719.4 km² (22nd largest)
Divisions:
Highly-urbanized Cities—1.
Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—42.
Barangays—1,901.
Highly-urbanized Cities—1.
Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—42.
Barangays—1,901.
Congressional districts—5, plus the district of Iloilo City.
Languages: Ilonggo
Governor: Niel D. Tupas (2001-2004)
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