Municipalities of Negros Oriental
Negros Oriental is subdivided in 6 cities and 19 municipalities. Those municipalities of Negros Oriental belong to the different legislative districts, which represent the province in the Philippine House of Representatives. Before 1972 the province had only 2 congressional districts.
1st District of Negros Oriental
The first district of Negros Oriental is the north-east area of the island. Approximately 400.000 people are living in the two Cities and seven municipalities of the first district.
Canlaon City
Canlaon City is located at the northern end of the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Guihulngan City
Guihulngan is a city in the northern part of Negros Oriental. The city has a population of about 95,000.
Municipality of Bindoy
The municipality of Bindoy is a two hour drive from the capital of Negros oriental, Dumaguete City.
Municipality of Jimalalud
Jimalalud is located in the first congressional district of the province north of Dumaguete City.
Municipality of Tayasan
Tayasan is a municpality approximately 70 kilometers north of Dumaguete City.
Municipality of Vallehermoso
Vallehermoso was founded by Don Diego de la Viña y de la Rosa, a revolutionary and local hero.
2nd District of Negros Oriental
Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental belongs to the second district, which is subdivided in 3 cities and five municipalities. The second district is the central east part of the province. The population is around 500.000 people, with numbers increasing.
Bais City
Bais City is a third class city and the second district of Negros Oriental and famous for its dolphins.
Municipality of Mabinay
Mabinay, the cave-capital of the country was originally carved from the barrios of Bais.
Municipality of San Jose
San Jose is a fifth class municipality just a few kilometers north of Dumaguete.
Municipality of Sibulan
Sibulan is a 2nd class municipality just north of Dumaguete and home to the airport.
3rd District of Negros Oriental
The south part of the island makes up the third district and has the biggest land-area. Bayawan is the only city of the district which has 7 municipalities. The population is like the 1st district somewhere around 400.000 people.
Bayawan City
Bayawan City in the south is also called the “Agricultural Capital of Negros Oriental”.
Municipality of Bacong
Bacong is a small coastal town neighboring Dumaguete City on its south just 10 Minutes away.
Municipality of Dauin
Dauin is a town 15 kilometers south of Dumaguete and home to world/class diving.
Municipality of Sta. Catalina
The name of the municipality is taken after Santa Catalina de Alejandria.
Municipality of Valencia
The nature paradise of Valencia is located 9 kilometers west and uphill of the City of Dumaguete.
