Guimaras Province

Also known as: Province of Guimaras · Guimaras

Definition

Guimaras, officially the Province of Guimaras, is an island province in the Western Visayas region, Philippines. Located in the Panay Gulf, it lies between the islands of Panay and Negros, separated from Iloilo by the Iloilo Strait. Its capital is Jordan. Celebrated globally for producing some of the sweetest mangoes in the world, the province’s economy is driven by mango agriculture, food processing, fisheries, and white-sand beach tourism. The local real estate market features agricultural mango orchards, residential subdivisions, and beachfront commercial resorts. (Wikipedia, Guimaras Govt)

Identities

Source Type	Identity
Wikipedia	Guimaras
Wikidata	Q13792
DBpedia	Guimaras
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Wiktionary	guimaras
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)	Guimaras (Philippines)
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NCBI Taxonomy	N/A
AGROVOC	N/A
Google Scholar	Guimaras province economy Jordan mango agriculture tourism real estate
ConceptNet	guimaras
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Also Known As

Province of Guimaras
Guimaras

Examples and Analogies

Guimaras Mango Research Center: A specialized facility dedicated to preserving and breeding the island’s world-famous sweet mangoes.
Alubihod Beach: A popular white sand beach corridor in Nueva Valencia, lined with resorts and serving as the primary hub for island hopping.

Usage Scenarios

1. Acquiring a Mango Orchard in Jordan

An agricultural cooperative purchases a 10-hectare mango farm in Jordan to expand exporting operations.

2. Constructing a Beach Resort in Nueva Valencia

A developer acquires beachfront land in Alubihod to build an eco-friendly cottage resort and swimming facility.

Strategies

Focus tourism-oriented developments near Alubihod Beach in Nueva Valencia to capture high tourist traffic.
Target real estate developments in Jordan, which serves as the primary gateway and commercial hub of the province.

Security and Safety Measures

Ensure that properties near coastal areas incorporate proper seawall protection to prevent storm erosion.
Verify all land titles at the Registry of Deeds of Guimaras in Jordan before transaction.

Historical Context

Guimaras was historically known as Himil-us during the pre-colonial era. During the Spanish era, it was administered as part of Iloilo. Guimaras was declared a sub-province in 1966, and officially became an independent province on May 22, 1992, following a local plebiscite under Republic Act No. 7160. Jordan developed rapidly as its capital. (Wikipedia)

Challenges and Controversies

Inter-Island Logistics Dependecy

Almost all heavy construction materials and energy must be imported from Iloilo by ferry, increasing building budgets.

Preserving Mango Status

Maintaining strict agricultural quarantine rules to protect the local mango industry from pests and diseases.