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- Dumaguete became a part of Negros Oriental in 1898.
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After the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, the island of Negros was divided into the provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental by a royal decree executed by Governor General Valeriano Weyler on January 1, 1890. Dumaguete was also made the capital of the new Negros Oriental Province.
- 183 m (600 ft)
- Philippines
- 6.2K
- Central Visayas
HELPFUL REPORT. Lawrence, 2020. From dinosaurs to explorers to wars, here's what six local experts had to say about the history of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
After the Philippine-American War, on May 1, 1901, a civil government was established by the Americans in the Province of Negros Oriental, including Dumaguete with the first city-mayor Meliton Larena Y Aureola.
Dumaguete was made the first and only capital of Negros Oriental. In 1892, Siquijor became a part of Negros Oriental, having previously been administered by Spain under the politico-military province of Bohol .
- 5,385.53 km² (2,079.36 sq mi)
- Philippines
- PH-NER
- Central Visayas (Region VII)
Aug 20, 2014 · Dumaguete Belfry: Where Past and Present Converge. by Rjay Reyes on August 20, 2014. Dumaguete City, is the capital and the largest city of the province of Negros Oriental. It is nicknamed ‘The City of Gentle People’ and referred as a university town because of the presence of four universities and a great number of other colleges where ...
It serves as the provincial capital. The city has a land area of 33.62 square kilometers or 12.98 square miles which constitutes 0.62% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 134,103.
Dumaguete City – the capital of Negros Oriental – is known as the City of Gentle People and University town. Located in region 7, Central Visayas, the charming city became one of the hot-spots for tourists from all over the world.
