Place:Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Western Visayas, Philippines

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NamePontevedra
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates10.367°N 122.867°E
Located inNegros Occidental, Western Visayas, Philippines
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Pontevedra, officially the Municipality of Pontevedra, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,502 people.

The town celebrates the annual Handurayo Festival every May.

Former actress Rio Diaz served as vice mayor of the town from 1998 to 2004.

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