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Sign in to saveDumaguete, officially the City of Dumaguete (; ; ), is a component city and capital of the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 142,171 people. It is the most populous city and the smallest city by land area in Negros Oriental, as well as one of the two regional centers in Negros Island Region (the other one is Bacolod).
Key facts
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- 120x80px
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- Dumaguete seal.svg
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- 100x80px
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- yes
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- Philippines
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- left
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- Location within the Philippines
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- Country
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- Philippines
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- Region
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- Province
- Settlement.nickname
- "City of Gentle People"
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- District
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- Founded
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- Cityhood
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- November 24, 1948
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- Barangays
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Article
32 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Early history and the Spanish colonial era
- American era
- Japanese occupation era
- Cityhood
- Martial law
- Geography and environment
- Climate
- Environment
- Barangays
- Demographics
- Economy
- Real estate and infrastructure
- Business process outsourcing
- Tourism
- Historical landmarks
- Negros Oriental Capitol building
- Festivals
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Air
- Sea
- Land
- Sports
- Education
- Notable people
- Sister cities
- Local
- International
- References
- External links
Dumaguete, officially the City of Dumaguete (; ; ), is a component city and capital of the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 142,171 people. It is the most populous city and the smallest city by land area in Negros Oriental, as well as one of the two regional centers in Negros Island Region (the other one is Bacolod).
Dumaguete is a university city with four large universities and several colleges, attracting students of the province and students from across the Visayas and Mindanao. The city is best known for Silliman University, the first Protestant and American university in the country and in Asia. Schools in Dumaguete include 18 public elementary schools and eight public high schools.