Welcome to Western Visayas Region

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ABOUT

The most populous region in the Visayas, Western Visayas consists of six provinces with Iloilo City as the regional center.

Location

Best Time to Visit

For the best combination of agreeable temperatures of around 27° C (80° F) and as little rain as possible, the best time to visit this region is between February and March. The first months of dry season can still be rainy, while the last months are usually pretty hot and humid.

Fast Facts

Area: 20,794 km² (8,028 mi²)

Population: 6,896,500

Density: 360/km²

Regional Center: Iloilo City

Languages: Hiligaynon; Aklanon/Malaynon; Capiznon; Kinaray-a; Filipino; English

Provinces:

REGION 6 – Western Visayas

PROVINCE	LAND AREA KM2	POPULATION
Aklan	1,821.42	615,500
Antique	2,729.17	613,000
Capiz	2,594.64	805,000
Guimaras	604.57	187,900
Iloilo	5,079.17	2,051,900
Negros Occidental	7,965.21	2,623,200
Total	20,794.18	6,896,500

Cities: (16) Bacolod; Bago; Cadiz; Escalante; Himamaylan; Iloilo City; Kabankalan; La Carlota; Passi; Roxas; Sagay; San Carlos; Silay; Sipalay; Talisay; Victorias

Barangays: 4,051

Major Industries:

• Crops (Palay, Corn, Banana, Coconut, Sugarcane, Sweet Potato)
• Food Processing
• Tourism
• Milling
• Aqua Culture
• Minerals (Gold, Silver, Copper, Manganese)

Getting Here

The best way to get to Western Visayas depends on where you’re traveling from and your budget.

The fastest and most convenient method of travel a far distance in the Philippines is most often by plane, however in some cases, traveling by sea or land may be a better option and more cost-effective.

Use the following online service to determine the various transportation options available to you based on your point of departure and your destination.

Getting Around

The following are the modes of transportation available in this region. 

Suggested Budget

Use the chart below to get an idea of how much to budget daily.  Actual amounts will depend on YOUR travel style. Keep in mind these are daily averages … some days you’ll spend more, some days you’ll spend less. Prices are in USD.

SEE & DO 

• Agtalin Shrine Pilar
• Aklan Sampaguita Garden
• Alubihod Beaches
• Aningalan, San Remigio
• Bacolod Plaza Bandstand
• Barangay Bucari, Leon
• Basiao Beach, Basiao, Ivisan
• Baybay Beach
• Boracay Island
• Bugang-Malumpati River (Pandan)
• Bulabog Puti-an National Park
• Cabugao Gamay or Maruja’s Floras Island Paradise
• Camiña Balay nga Bato
• Garinfarm
• Guisi Lighthouse
• Hofileña Ancestral House
• Iloilo Esplanade
• Isla Gigantes
• Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral
• Jawili Falls and Beach
• Malalison Island, Culasi
• Mambukal Resort
• Miagao Church
• Molo Church
• Nelly Garden
• Nogas Island (Anini-y)
• OLP-Trappist Monastery
• Organic Farm
• Palina Greenbelt Eco-Park
• Piña Weaving
• Punta Ballo
• San Lorenzo Wild Farm
• Seco Island
• Taklong Island Marine Reserve
• The Ruins
• The San Sebastian Cathedral

EAT & DRINK

• Baked oysters with cheese (Iloilo)
• Baked scallops (Capiz)
• Batchoy (Iloilo)
• Binakol (Aklan)
• Biscocho (Iloilo)
• Calea cakes (Negros Occidental)
• Chicken papisik (Antique)
• Chicken inasal (Negros Occidental)
• Diwal (Capiz)
• Dried seafood (Roxas & Northern Iloilo)
• Eangkuga (Aklan)
• Fresh oysters (Iloilo)
• Inubarang manok (Aklan)
• K.B.L. (Iloilo)
• Kapis Aligue (Capiz)
• Lapaz Batchoy (Iloilo)
• Latik (Aklan)
• Linapay (Aklan)
• Lumpia Ubod (Negros Occidental)
• Mango (Guimaras)
• Mango Beef Bulalo (Guimaras)
• Mango Bibingka (Guimaras)
• Mango Jam (Guimaras)
• Mango Pizza (Guimaras)
• Mud crabs (Capiz)
• Native lechon manok (Iloilo)
• Pala-Pala (Negros Occidental)
• Pancit Molo (Iloilo)
• Pinasugbo (All provinces)
• Piyaya (Bacolod)
• Porbida (Antique)
• Puto (Manapla)
• Puyoy (Capiz)
• Roberto’s Siopao (Iloilo)
• Sate babe (Negros Occidental)
• Seafood (Roxas & Northern Iloilo)
• Sizzling kansi (Negros Occidental)
• Tibiao’s pangyam-is (Antique)
• Tsokolate Batirol (Iloilo)

WHERE TO STAY

Where to Stay in Western Visayas Region

Use the following online resources to determine the best place for YOU to stay when visiting the Western Visayas region.

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

• Ati-atihan Festival
• Bacolaodiat Festival
• Binirayan Festival
• Dinagyang Festival
• Guimaras Manggahan Festival
• Hugyaw Kansilay Festival
• Lilas Pandan Festival
• Masskara Festival
• Minuluan Festival
• Mudpack Festival
• Panaad Sa Negros Festival
• Paraw Regatta Festival
• Pasalamat Festival
• Pasigabong Festival
• Pintados de Pasi Festival
• Sinulog sa Kabankalan
• Tinabuay Festival

WHAT’S NEARBY

• Bicol Region
• Central Visayas Region
• MIMAROPA Region

READ MORE: 17 Regions of the Philippines (with map)

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