Guimaras Strait
Guimaras Strait is a strait in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, connecting the Visayan Sea with Panay Gulf and the Sulu Sea beyond. To the north and west are Panay and Guimaras Islands, while Negros Island is to the south and east. Bacolod City is a major seaport on the strait, which also provides access to the Port of Iloilo City via the Iloilo Strait.
Guimaras Strait | |
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Guimaras Strait at Bacolod | |
Guimaras Strait Location within the Philippines | |
Location | Western Visayas |
Coordinates | 10°42′N 122°49′E |
Type | strait |
Basin countries | Philippines |
Max. length | 95 km (59 mi), N-S |
Islands | Guimaras, Pan de Azucar |
Settlements | Bacolod |
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