Dumaguete

The capital of Negros Oriental province extends along the coast at 183 meters above sea level, featuring four universities and the seaside Rizal Boulevard.

Dumaguete started as a settlement of Bornean datus who formed connections with the Rajahnate of Cebu before becoming a Spanish colonial administrative center in 1890.

The name originates from the Cebuano word 'daggit', reflecting the city's historical fishing practices and its current reputation as the City of Gentle People.

The city functions as a transportation hub with multiple connections to neighboring islands through its port facilities and Sibulan Airport located 6 kilometers north.

Silliman University, established in 1901, stands as the first Protestant university in Asia and shapes the educational character of this coastal Philippine city.

Location: Negros Oriental

Elevation above the sea: 183 m

Shares border with: Valencia, Bacong, Sibulan

Website: http://dumaguetecity.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 9.30548,123.30804

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:52