Guide on the Philippines Regions & Provinces
PHILIPPINES REGIONS – Here is a full list of the regions and the provinces under each region in the country.
The Philippines is composed of 16 regions. Each of these regions is composed of several provinces which are further composed by several cities and municipalities. The regions have different geographical locations thus may also differ in certain factors such as the best produce.
Here is how the Philippines is made of in terns of regions as well as the provinces uncer each of these regions:
Region 1 (Ilocos)
The Ilocos region encompasses the northwestern coast of Luzon, the biggest among the three (3) main regions in the country. It is composed of the following provinces.
- Batac City
- Laoag City
- Candon City
- Vigan City
- San Fernando City
- Alaminos City
- Dagupan City
- San Carlos City
- Urdaneta City
Region 2 (Cagayan Valley)
The Cagayan Valley is a region found in the northeastern part of Luzon. It is composed of the following provinces:
- Tuguegarao City
- Cauayan City
- Ilagan City
- Santiago City
Region 3 (Central Luzon)
The Central Luzon is an administrative region in the Philippines which is found in the central plains of Luzon.
- Bataan
- Bulacan
- Aurora
- Tarlac
- Pampanga
- Zambales
- Nueva Ecija
Region IV-A (CALABARZON)
This region is also called as the Southern Tagalog. It is composed of the following provinces:
- Cavite
- Laguna
- Batangas
- Quezon
- Rizal
Region IV-B (MIMAROPA)
Also called as the southwestern Tagalog region, the Region IV-B also has no land border. It is composed of the following provinces:
- Occidental Mindoro
- Oriental Mindoro
- Marinduque
- Palawan
- Romblon
Region V – Bicol
The Bicol region is located in the Southern part of Luzon and it is composed of the following provinces:
- Albay
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Catanduanes
- Sorsogon
- Masbate
Region VI – Western Visayas
The Western Visayas is an administrative region in the country with four (4) Visayan languages — Hiligaynon, Aklanon, Kinaray-a, and Capiznon.
- Aklan
- Antique
- Capiz
- Guimaras
- Iloilo
- Negros Occidental
Region VII – Central Visayas
The Region VII or Central Visayas is composed of four (4) provinces and it is located in the eastern part of Negros.
- Bohol
- Cebu
- Negros Oriental
- Siquijor
Region VIII – Eastern Visayas
This region is consists of three (3) main islands — Samar, Leyte, and Biliran. Here are the provinces under this region:
- Biliran
- Leyte
- Eastern Samar
- Northern Samar
- Samar
- Southern Leyte
Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula
This region was previously known as the Western Mindanao before it was renamed to Zamboanga Peninsula. It consists the following provinces:
- Zamboanga del Norte
- Zamboanga del Sur
- Zamboanga Sibugay
Region X – Northern Mindanao
This region is consist of five (5) provinces such as the following:
- Bukidnon
- Camiguin
- Lanao del Norte
- Misamis Occidental
- Misamis Oriental
Region XI – Davao
This region is formerly called the Southern Mindanao and it is located in the southeastern part of Mindanao. It is composed of the following provinces:
- Davao de Oro
- Davao del Norte
- Davao Occidental
- Davao Oriental
- Davao del Sur
Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN
This region is formerly called the Central Mindanao. It is located in the south-central Mindanao.
- Cotabato
- South Cotabato
- Sultan Kudarat
- Sarangani
Region XIII – CARAGA
Officially called the Caraga Administrative Region, it is located in the northeastern section of Mindanao. It is composed of the following provinces:
- Agusan del Norte
- Agusan del Sur
- Dinagat Isands
- Surigao del Sur
- Surigao del Norte
National Capital Region (NCR)
Also called as the Metropolitan Manila, it is where the seat of government of the Philippines lies.
- Manila
- Quezon City
- Makati
- Las Pinas
- Malabon
- Muntinlupa
- Mandaluyong
- Marikina
- Navotas
- Pasa
- Pasig
- Paranaque
- San Juan
- Venezuela
- Taguig
CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region
The Cordillera Administrative Region or CAR is located within the island of Luzon. Here are the provinces within this region:
- Abra
- Apayao
- Ifugao
- Benguet
- Mountain Province
- Kalinga
BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
This region is located in the southwestern portion of the Mindanao island. Here are the provinces in this region:
- Basilan
- Lanao del Sur
- Maguindanao
- Sulu
- Tawi-tawi
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