Negros Island Latest News
An earthquake measuring 5.8 in magnitude struck Negros Island, Philippines, recently.
About Negros Island
- It is one of the Visayan Islands, central Philippines.
- It is the fourth largest and third most populous island in the Philippines.
- It is a boot-shaped island that is 217 km long and 35 to 79 km wide.
- It is separated from the island of Panay to the northwest by the Guimaras Strait and from Cebu Island to the east by the Tanon Strait.
- The island is bordered on the north and south by the Visayan and Sulu seas, respectively.
- A central mountain range runs through the entire island and is deeply dissected by erosion.
- The range contains Mount Canlaon, an active volcano that at 8,086 feet (2,465 metres) is the highest point in Negros.
- This island has a rugged mountain interior, underwater coral gardens, and beautiful beaches.
- The island’s major rivers are the Binalbagan, Ilog, Tolong, and Tanjay.
- It is famed for its rich marine biodiversity and as the nation’s “Sugar Capital.”
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Negros Island FAQs
Q1: Negros Island is located in which country?
Ans: Philippines
Q2: Negros Island is part of which island group in the Philippines?
Ans: Visayan Islands
Q3: Negros Island is separated from Panay Island by which strait?
Ans: Guimaras Strait
Q4: Which seas border Negros Island on the north and south, respectively?
Ans: Visayan Sea and Sulu Sea
