Negros Occidental
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Negros Occidental is a province in the Philippines situated in the western part of Negros Island. Its capital is the highly urbanized city of Bacolod, which serves as the administrative and economic hub. The province is a major producer of sugar, earning it the nickname Sugarbowl of the Philippines.
Statistics
Area
7,802.54 km²
Population
2,680,477