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Negros Oriental

Negros Oriental is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is Dumaguete City[?] and occupies the southeast half of the island of Negros; Negros Occidental[?] is at the western half. Negros Oriental faces Cebu to the east across Tanon Strait and Siquijor to the southeast.

Facts and Figures

Region: Central Visayas (Region VII)

Capital: Dumaguete City[?]

Founded: March 10, 1917

Population:
2000 census—1,126,061 (20th largest).
Density—208 per km² (41st highest).

Area: 5,402.3 km² (14th largest)

Divisions:
Component Cities—5.
Municipalities—20.
Barangays—557.
Congressional districts—3.

Languages: Cebuano[?], Ilonggo[?]

Governor[?]: George P. Arnaiz (2001-2004)

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1 People and Culture