| THE PROVINCE OF SIQUIJOR: |
| is one of the smallest provinces in the Philippines. Siquijor is abouth 30 km southeast of Negros, south of Cebu, and southwest of Bohol. It is separated by the Mindanao Sea from the northern coast of Mindanao. Until 1971, it was a sub-province of Negros Oriental. |
Region: Central Visayas (Region VII)
Capital: Siquijor
Founded: September 17, 1971
Population: 2000 census—81,598 (3rd smallest) Density—238 per km² (32nd highest)
Area: 343.5 km² (3rd smallest)
Languages: Cebuano
Governor: Orlando Fua, JR. (2007-2010) |
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| Climate. The climate in Siquijor like most of the rest of the country is very tropical. It is dry from January to May and wet the rest of the year. Annual rainfall is 1000 to 1300 millimeters with November having the heaviest rainfall and April having the least. Siquijor has an average temperature of 28 °C and a humidity of 78%. |
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