Provinces

The 81 provinces of the Philippines — capitals, geography, demographics, history.

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Abra Province: History, Geography and Cultural Profile

Profile of Abra province in the Cordillera Administrative Region, covering its history, demographics, and geography.

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Mountain Province: Indigenous Heritage and Historical Profile

Mountain Province in the Cordilleras, known for mummy caves, hanging coffins, and indigenous resistance.

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Davao Oriental: Province Profile, Geography and Economic History

Profile of Davao Oriental, the easternmost Philippine province and top coconut producer in Mindanao.

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Maguindanao del Norte: Provincial Profile and Administrative History

Profile of Maguindanao del Norte, a Philippine province in Bangsamoro established in 2022.

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Davao Occidental: Provincial Profile and Administrative History

Profile of Davao Occidental, a Philippine province in Mindanao established in 2013, covering its history, geography, and economy.

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Leyte Province: History, Geography and Administrative Profile

Profile of Leyte province in the Eastern Visayas, covering its history, geography, economy and administrative divisions.

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Agusan del Sur: Province Profile, Geography and History

Profile of Agusan del Sur, a landlocked province in Caraga, Mindanao, covering its history, geography, economy and culture.

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Tawi-Tawi: Province Profile, History and Cultural Heritage

Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost province of the Philippines, part of BARMM. This profile covers its history, geography, demographics, and cult...

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Maguindanao del Sur: Province Profile and Administrative History

Maguindanao del Sur is a landlocked province in the Bangsamoro region, established in 2022. This profile covers its geography, demographics,...

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Southern Leyte: Province Profile, History and Geography

Profile of Southern Leyte province in the Philippines, covering its history, geography, economy, and cultural heritage.

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Bulacan: Province Profile, History and Demographics

Bulacan is a province in Central Luzon, Philippines. Capital Malolos. Population 3,708,890 (2020).

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Occidental Mindoro: Province Profile, History and Economy

Profile of Occidental Mindoro province in the Philippines, covering its history, geography, economy and demographics.

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Lanao del Sur: Maranao Heritage, Lake Lanao and Provincial History

Profile of Lanao del Sur province in BARMM, covering Maranao culture, Lake Lanao, history and the 2017 Battle of Marawi.

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Ilocos Norte: Provincial Profile, History and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Ilocos Norte province in the Philippines, covering its history, geography, economy and cultural landmarks.

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Misamis Occidental: History, Geography and Economy

Province in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Covers history, geography, economy and demographics of Misamis Occidental.

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Negros Occidental: Province Profile, History and Cultural Heritage

Profile of Negros Occidental, the Sugarbowl of the Philippines. Covers history, economy, culture, and governance.

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La Union: Province Profile, History and Cultural Heritage

Profile of La Union province in the Ilocos Region, covering its history, geography, and cultural significance.

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Nueva Vizcaya: Provincial Profile, Indigenous Heritage and Economic History

Profile of Nueva Vizcaya province in Cagayan Valley, covering its history, indigenous cultures, and economy.

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Oriental Mindoro: Province Profile, Biodiversity and History

Profile of Oriental Mindoro, a Philippine province in Mimaropa known for marine biodiversity, Mount Halcon, and its 1950 establishment.

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Negros Oriental: Provincial Profile, History and Regional Context

Province in the Philippines on the island of Negros. Covers history, geography, economy and culture.