Western Visayas
region of the Philippines
Western Visayas is an administrative region in the Philippines. It is also known as Region VI. The regional center is Iloilo City.
Western Visayas
Kabisay-an Nakatundan Kanlurang Kabisayaan Region VI | |
|---|---|
   From upper-left to bottom-right: Jaro Cathedral (Iloilo); The Ruins (Negros Occidental); Boracay Island (Aklan); Roca Encantada House (Guimaras) | |
 Location in the Philippines | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Island group | Visayas |
| Regional center | Iloilo City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20,794.18 km2 (8,028.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2015)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,536,383 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (940/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ISO 3166 code | PH-06 |
| Provinces | |
| Cities | |
| Municipalities | 117 |
| Barangays | 4,051 |
It has six provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental. There are also two independent cities: Bacolod City and Iloilo City. Western Visayas has the islands of Panay and the smaller Guimaras, as well as several outlying islands. It also includes the western half of the island of Negros.
References
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Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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