Place:Jordan, Guimaras Island, Western Visayas, Philippines

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NameJordan
Alt namesJordánsource: Family History Library Catalog
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates10.667°N 122.583°E
Located inGuimaras Island, Western Visayas, Philippines
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Jordan, officially the Municipality of Jordan, is a 3rd class municipality and capital of the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,566 people, making it the third largest settlement in the province.

With a wharf closest to Iloilo City and a central location, Jordan is also the commercial center of the island.

Jordan is bounded by the three municipalities of the province, Buenavista to the north, San Lorenzo to the east, and Sibunag to the south. Before founding of the five towns, the whole island of Guimaras was called "Himal-us". Across the Iloilo Strait from Jordan is Iloilo City on the island of Panay.

Jordan is a part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area, centered on Iloilo City.

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