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Visayas and its Administrative Regions and Provinces

Visayas is one of the three main island groups of the Philippines. It consists of several islands that are primarily surrounded by the Visayan Sea.

 Visayas is one of the Philippines' 3 main island groups. In Central Visayas, Cebu City’s Spanish colonial architecture includes the triangular Fort San Pedro and the Basilica del Santo Niño.

Bohol Island’s Chocolate Hills are a group of more than 1,000 conical, grass-covered mounds that turn brown in the dry season. In Corella, rare bug-eyed primates called tarsiers are protected at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary.
Map of Visayas


PHILIPPINE REGIONS AND PROVINCES IN VISAYAS

Here is the list of Philippine provinces in 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



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Visayas

  • What are the provinces in the Visayas?
    • The Visayas is composed of 16 provinces, each headed by a Governor.

  • What is Visayas famous for?
    The Visayas is known for fresh mangoes, scenic drives, frequent bus services by companies such as Ceres Liners (although not fast at an average speed of 30 to 35 kilometres per hour depending on traffic conditions) and a multitude of smaller islands to explore, dive or snorkel at.

  • How many islands are there in Visayas?
    The Visayas Region is divided into three non-administrative sub-regions: Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Western Visayas. The region also has seven islands: Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Masbate, Negros, Panay, and Samar — all of which have hidden gems to offer!

  • What is the meaning of Visayas?
    Visayas in American English: (vɪˈsɑjəz ) group of islands in the central Philippines, including Cebu, Leyte, Negros, Panay, Samar, & many smaller islands.

  • How many cities are in Visayas?
    The regions of the Visayas encompass a total of sixteen (16) provinces, with an aggregate of thirty-nine (39) cities, and 369 municipalities. The total number of barangays in the island group is 11,444.

  • Is Visayas the smallest island in the Philippines?
    Between the regions of Luzon and Mindanao, there lies the small, scattered islands comprising Visayas — the smallest region in terms of land area.Jan 20, 2018

  • What is the religion of Visayas?
    The majority of Visayans are Roman Catholic but some belong to other religions with the denomination. They make up a large part of the Christian population. The Visayans are known for their religious festivals. Some festivals they celebrate are: Ati-atihan, Sinulog, Dinagyang, Sandugo and the MassKara.

  • What is the population of Visayas?
    The population of Region VII - Central Visayas as of 01 May 2020 is 8,081,988 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH). This accounts for about 7.41 percent of the Philippine population in 2020.

  • What region is Boracay?
    Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.

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Visayas and its Administrative Regions and Provinces

Visayas is one of the three main island groups of the Philippines. It consists of several islands that are primarily surrounded by the Visayan Sea.

 Visayas is one of the Philippines' 3 main island groups. In Central Visayas, Cebu City’s Spanish colonial architecture includes the triangular Fort San Pedro and the Basilica del Santo Niño.

Bohol Island’s Chocolate Hills are a group of more than 1,000 conical, grass-covered mounds that turn brown in the dry season. In Corella, rare bug-eyed primates called tarsiers are protected at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary.
Map of Visayas


PHILIPPINE REGIONS AND PROVINCES IN VISAYAS

Here is the list of Philippine provinces in 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



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Visayas

  • What are the provinces in the Visayas?
    • The Visayas is composed of 16 provinces, each headed by a Governor.

  • What is Visayas famous for?
    The Visayas is known for fresh mangoes, scenic drives, frequent bus services by companies such as Ceres Liners (although not fast at an average speed of 30 to 35 kilometres per hour depending on traffic conditions) and a multitude of smaller islands to explore, dive or snorkel at.

  • How many islands are there in Visayas?
    The Visayas Region is divided into three non-administrative sub-regions: Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Western Visayas. The region also has seven islands: Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Masbate, Negros, Panay, and Samar — all of which have hidden gems to offer!

  • What is the meaning of Visayas?
    Visayas in American English: (vɪˈsɑjəz ) group of islands in the central Philippines, including Cebu, Leyte, Negros, Panay, Samar, & many smaller islands.

  • How many cities are in Visayas?
    The regions of the Visayas encompass a total of sixteen (16) provinces, with an aggregate of thirty-nine (39) cities, and 369 municipalities. The total number of barangays in the island group is 11,444.

  • Is Visayas the smallest island in the Philippines?
    Between the regions of Luzon and Mindanao, there lies the small, scattered islands comprising Visayas — the smallest region in terms of land area.Jan 20, 2018

  • What is the religion of Visayas?
    The majority of Visayans are Roman Catholic but some belong to other religions with the denomination. They make up a large part of the Christian population. The Visayans are known for their religious festivals. Some festivals they celebrate are: Ati-atihan, Sinulog, Dinagyang, Sandugo and the MassKara.

  • What is the population of Visayas?
    The population of Region VII - Central Visayas as of 01 May 2020 is 8,081,988 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH). This accounts for about 7.41 percent of the Philippine population in 2020.

  • What region is Boracay?
    Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.

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Have fun, Juan!

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