Visayas Region

The Visayas, or the Visayan Islands, are one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao. Located in the central part of the archipelago, it consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas are also considered the northeast extremity of the entire Sulu Sea. Its inhabita…
The Visayas, or the Visayan Islands, are one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao. Located in the central part of the archipelago, it consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas are also considered the northeast extremity of the entire Sulu Sea. Its inhabitants are predominantly the Visayan peoples.
  • Location: Southeast Asia
  • Population: 21,155,014 (2021)
  • Archipelago: Philippines
  • Major islands: Bohol · Cebu · Leyte · Negros · Panay · Samar
  • Area: 71,503 km² (27,607 sq mi)
  • Highest elevation: 2,465 m (8087 ft)
  • Highest point: Mount Kanlaon

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