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 REGION SIX

Western Visayas (Hiligaynon: Kabisay-an Nakatundan; Tagalog: Kanlurang

Kabisayaan or Kanlurang Visayas) is an administrative region in the Philippines, numerically
designated as Region VI.

It consists of six provinces  (Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros

Occidental) and two highly urbanized cities (Bacolod City and Iloilo City). The regional center
is Iloilo City. The region is dominated by the native speakers of four Visayan
languages: Kinaray-a, Hiligaynon, Aklanon and Capiznon.

The land area of the region is 20,794.18 km2 (8,028.68 sq mi), and with a population of

7,536,383 inhabitants, it is the most populous region in the Visayas.

On May 29, 2015, the region was realigned, when Western Visayas (Region VI) lost both the
province of Negros Occidental and the highly urbanized city of Bacolod to the newly
formed Negros Island Region. However, the region was dissolved, resulting in the return
of Negros Occidental and Bacolod to Western Visayas Region on August 9, 2017.

GEOGRAPHY
 Western Visayas consists of the major island of Panay and the smaller Guimaras, as well
as several outlying islands. It also includes the western half of the larger island of Negros. The
region is bordered to the north by the Sibuyan Sea, northeast by the Visayan Sea, east by the
province of Negros Oriental in Central Visayas, south by the Iloilo Strait and the Panay Gulf, and
west by the Sulu Sea.

PROVINCES

AKLAN
Aklan is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital
is Kalibo. The province is situated in the northwest portion of Panay Island, bordering Antique to
the southwest, and Capiz to the east. Aklan faces the Sibuyan Sea and Romblon province to the
north.

Aklan occupies the northern third of the island

of Panay and is bordered by the provinces
of Capiz from the southeast and Antique from the
southwest. It also faces the Sibuyan Sea from the north.
The province covers a total area of 1,821.42 square
kilometres (703.25 sq mi)[8], and includes the island
of Boracay which is located at its northwestern
tip. Mount Nausang, is the highest point in the
province, standing at 5,410 ft. ( 1,650 m ) above sea
level. Aklan River, is the longest river in the province
with 71 km ( 44 mi ) long.
The province features high geographic diversity, ranging from white sandy
beaches, mangroves and mountainous landscapes. Situated within the province is the
river Akean, which appears unique due to its "boiling or frothing" appearance.

Aklan depends on agriculture, with palay being the top produce in the province. Rice
plantations had an area of 42,218 hectares (104,320 acres) (0.39 percent of the total provincial
agricultural area).

With the implementation of the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA) umaru rice production
program using the Hybrid rice, production is expected to increase by 15 percent or an average of
10 metric tons per hectare in the succeeding years. However, the problem of low price support
for rice still continues to affect the production sector.

In general, Aklan is sufficient in meat and other livestock and poultry products. though in
the inventory of livestock and poultry in the year 2000, hog and chicken had a decrease in
population from 114,890 heads of hogs and 886,597 heads of chickens in 1999 to 95,950 heads
of hogs and 782,820 heads of chicken in the 2000. The decrease in production were attributed to
the following factors: high cost of feeds, feed supplements and biologics; livestock and poultry

Antique
is a province of the Philippines located in the region of Western Visayas. The province
capital is San Jose de Buenavista, the most populous town in Antique. The province is situated in
the western section of Panay Island and borders Aklan, Capiz and Iloilo to the east, while facing
the Sulu Sea to the west.

Population

 (2015 census)]

 • Total 582,012
 Antique is one of the six provinces comprising Western Visayas or Region VI, and one of
the four provinces in the island of Panay.

The province, with a total land area of 2,729.17 square kilometres (1,053.74 sq mi), is an
elongated stretch of land occupying the entire western side of the island. It is bounded by the
rugged central mountains of Panay, bordering on the provinces of Aklan in the
northeast, Capiz on the east, Iloilo in the southeast and the Sulu Sea on the west. Its western-
most and northernmost point is Semirara Island at 12°07′10″N 121°21′10″E, while its eastern tip
is approximately 11°01′N 122°19.5′E. Anini-y is the province's most southerly point
at 10°24′24″N 121°57′38″E. Resembling a seahorse in shape, it is 155 kilometres (96 mi) long
and 35 kilometres (22 mi) at its widest point.

Geography

Antique has rugged and varied land. Nogas Island, Hurao-Hurao Island and Mararison
Island have long stretches of white sand beaches that are ideal for shell-hunting. Batbatan
Island on the other hand, appeals to scuba divers because of the well-preserved coral
reefs. Mount Madia-as (or Madjaas), located in Culasi, is the highest peak on the island of Panay.
This 2,117-metre-high (6,946 ft) mountain  is a dormant volcano with lakes and 14 waterfalls. It
is said to be the legendary home of Bulalakaw, the supreme god of the ancients, and beckons as a
challenge for hikers and trekkers. Mount Nangtud, is the second Highest mountain in Antique
and Panay island with an elevation of 6,801 ft. (2,073 m) above sea level, located between
Antique and Capiz border. Antique has sixth major rivers, the longest is Sibalom river with a
total length of 48 km ( 29 mi ) long, Kangaranan river 38 km (23 mi), Dalanas river 32 km
(19.8 mi), Paliwan river 31 km (19 mi), Tibiao river 26 km (16 mi), and Kairawan river 25 km
(15.5 mi).

Capiz
is a province located in
the region of Western
Visayas in the central section of
the Philippines. Its capital is
the City of Roxas and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan to
the north, Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north
Capiz is known for the Placuna placenta oyster shell that has the same name locally and is used
for decoration and making lampshades, trays, window and doors. Likewise, the province is
known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines"] and was among the top 15 most frequently
visited places in the Philippines. Capiz is the site of the famous coral-stone Santa Monica
Church in the town of Pan-ay, home to the largest Catholic Church bell in Asia. The bell was
made from 70 sacks of gold and silver coins donated by the townsfolk. Measuring seven feet in
diameter, five feet in height and weighing 10,400 kilograms or

just over 10 metric tons, the Pan-ay bell is popular among tourists visiting Capiz.

Geography

Capiz covers a total area of 2,594.64 square kilometres (1,001.80 sq mi) occupying the

northeastern portion of Panay Island, and is one of the five provinces that compose the Western
Visayas region. Mount Nangtud, is the highest mountain in Capiz with an elevation of 6,800 ft
( 2,073 m) located in the Capiz-Antique border. Other peaks are Mount Tigas 4,760 ft
(1,451m), Mount Agudo 2,736 ft (834m). The province comprises 473 barangays, 16
municipalities and a city. Roxas City, the provincial capital, is only 45 minutes away by plane
from Manila and is within the routes of major shipping lines. The Panay River used to be famous
for the great number of crocodiles thriving there. Capiz is bounded by the Sibuyan Sea, the
Panay, Loctugan and Ivisan rivers.

Guimaras
is an island province in the Philippines located in the region of Western Visayas. Among
the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The province is situated 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. The whole island is part of the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras, one of the
twelve metropolitan areas of the Philippines.

The province consists primarily of Guimaras Island, and also includes Inampulugan, Guiwanon
(or Guiuanon), Panobolon, Natunga, Nadulao, and many surrounding islets. Geologists have
concluded that the island once formed one landmass with Panay.

Guimaras, formerly known as Himal-us, was a sub-province of Iloilo until it was made an
independent province on May 22, 1992.

Geography

Guimaras comprises primarily of Guimaras Island, and the minor islets of Inampulugan,
Guiwanon (or Guiuanon), Panobolon, Natunga, Nadulao and many more. The province covers a
total area of 604.57 square kilometres (233.43 sq mi)] occupying the southeastern section of
the Western Visayas region.

The province has 5 municipalities. There is only one legislative district of Guimaras which

encompasses all five towns.

Population

 (2015 census)

 • Total 174,613
Iloilo
is a province located in the region of Western Visayas in the Philippines. Iloilo occupies a
major southeast portion of the Visayan island of Panay and is bordered by the province
of Antique to the west, Capiz to the north, the Jintotolo Channel to the northeast, the Guimaras
Strait to the east, and the Iloilo Strait and Panay Gulf to the southwest.

Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is the island province of Guimaras, once part of Iloilo but now an
independent province. Across the Panay Gulf and Guimaras Strait is Negros Occidental,
occupying the northwestern half of the larger island of Negros. Iloilo City, its capital, "the
Queen City of the South," is geographically located in the province but remains politically
independent from the provincial government. According to the 2015 census, the population of
the province (excluding Iloilo City) is 1,936,423. If Iloilo City is included, the population is
2,361,042 in total.

Geography
The province covers a total area of 5,000.83 square kilometres
(1,930.83 sq mi) occupying the central and eastern section of Panay island in the Western
Visayas region. If Iloilo City is included for geographical purposes, Iloilo has an area of 5,079.17
square kilometres (1,961.08 sq mi). The province is bordered by province of Antique to the
west, Capiz to the north, the Jintotolo Channel to the northeast, the Visayan Sea and Guimaras
Strait to the east, and the Iloilo Strait and Panay Gulf to the southwest.

Population

 (2015 census)

 • Total 1,936,423
Negros Occidental
 is a province located in the region of Western Visayas, in the Philippines. It occupies the
northwestern half of the large island of Negros, and borders Negros Oriental, which comprises
the southeastern half. Known as the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines", Negros Occidental produces
more than half the nation's sugar output.

Negros Occidental faces the island-province of Guimaras and the province of Iloilo on Panay

Island to the northwest across the Panay Gulf and the Guimaras Strait. The primary spoken
language is Hiligaynon and the predominant religious denomination is Roman
Catholicism. Bacolod City is the capital, seat of government and the most populous city of the
province, but is governed independently as a highly urbanized city. With a population of
2,497,261 inhabitants, it is the most populated province in Western Visayas, the second most-
populous province in the Visayas after Cebu and the 8th most-populous province of
the Philippines.

Geography
Negros Occidental is located in the
western side of Negros Island, the fourth
largest island in the Philippines, with a
total land area of 7,802.54 square
kilometres (3,012.58 sq mi).If Bacolod
City is included for geographical
purposes, the province has an area of
7,965.21 square kilometres
(3,075.38 sq mi).
 The province is approximately 375 kilometres (233 mi) long from north to south. It is
bounded by the Visayan Sea in the north, Panay Gulf on the west, Negros Oriental province
and Tañon Strait on the east and Sulu Sea on the south. Negros is basically volcanic, making its
soil ideal for agriculture. Eighty percent of all arable land in the island region is cultivated.

The north and western parts of the province are largely composed of plains and gentle slopes. A
mountain range lines the eastern part of the province, forming the basis of the border with
Negros Oriental. Kanlaon Volcano, which is partially located in Negros Oriental, rises to a
height of 2,465 m (8,087 ft) and is the highest peak in the Visayas

REGION SIX :TOP CUISINE

From Aklan
Chicken Inuburan or Chicken with banana pith!
 
This tender and sweet white part is what gives the recipe a blissful flavor. The
preparation of this dish is actually laborious since you have to cut down a whole banana
tree to get the pith.

FROM GUIMARAS
 Many foreingers who are from other country; specially cold or not in hot weather
country, they have a tendency to eat tropical fruits. And Mango is most famous tropical
fruit here in the Philippines.
First and foremost, Guimaras best known produce is their sweet mango famous almost
worldwide

FROM ANTIQUE
Bandi
Bandi, called panutsa in Luzon,
is made with whole peanuts
covered in muscovado sugar.
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