Siquijor, Island province in Central Visayas, Philippines
The province spans across 343.5 square kilometers with a 102-kilometer coastline, comprising six municipalities surrounded by clear waters and white sand beaches.
Siquijor gained independence from Negros Oriental and established itself as a separate province through Republic Act 6398 on September 17, 1971.
The province maintains traditional healing practices where local specialists gather medicinal herbs and create remedies according to ancestral knowledge.
Visitors can reach Siquijor through regular ferry services from Dumaguete, Cebu, and Bohol, with the journey offering views of the Bohol Sea.
This third smallest province of the Philippines features extensive coral reefs and marine sanctuaries that support diverse underwater ecosystems.
Location: Negros Island Region
Inception: September 17, 1971
Capital city: Siquijor
Shares border with: Negros Oriental
Website: https://siquijorprovince.com
GPS coordinates: 9.18000,123.58000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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