Wikipedia: Guimaras

Guimaras
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Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Among the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The island is located 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.

Guimaras used to be a sub-province of Iloilo until it was made an independent province on May 11, 1992.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Guimaras

Region: Western Visayas (Region VI)

Capital: Jordan

Founded: May 11, 1992

Population:
2000 census—141,450 (7th smallest).
Density—234 per km² (33rd highest).

Area: 604.7 km² (5th smallest)

Divisions:
Municipalities—5.
Barangays—98.
Congressional districts—1.

Languages: Ilonggo

Governor: Joaquin Carlos Rahma A. Nava (2001-2004)