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    Siquijor is a small island province located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It has a population of around 95,984 people who are mostly Catholic. The main language spoken is Cebuano. Siquijor is known for its mystic traditions and practices faith healing. It has many natural attractions such as beaches, caves, falls, and a centuries old balete tree.

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    Siquijor is a small island province located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It has a population of around 95,984 people who are mostly Catholic. The main language spoken is Cebuano. Siquijor is known for its mystic traditions and practices faith healing. It has many natural attractions such as beaches, caves, falls, and a centuries old balete tree.

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    Siquijor is a small island province located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It has a population of around 95,984 people who are mostly Catholic. The main language spoken is Cebuano. Siquijor is known for its mystic traditions and practices faith healing. It has many natural attractions such as beaches, caves, falls, and a centuries old balete tree.

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    Siquijor is a small island province located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It has a population of around 95,984 people who are mostly Catholic. The main language spoken is Cebuano. Siquijor is known for its mystic traditions and practices faith healing. It has many natural attractions such as beaches, caves, falls, and a centuries old balete tree.

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    facts about the
    Province of Siquijor.)

     The people of Siquijor are called Siquijodnons.


     According to the 2015 census, it has a population
    of 95,984. The average annual growth rate between
    2000 and 2015 was 1.09%, lower than the national
    growth rate of 1.87% for the same period.
     95% of the island's residents belong to the Catholic
    Church, while the remainder belong to various
    other Christian churches.
     The main spoken language in the island province

    is Cebuano, with English and Tagalog often used


    as a second language.

     The Spaniards (who tried to take over the Philippines)


    used to call Siquijor “Isla del Fuego” or the “Island of
    Fire”. This is because of the large swarms of fireflies
    found in the island.
     Siquijor holds a “Healing Festival” once a year. This is a

    great time to visit and witness faith healers as they heal


    different illnesses with nothing but prayers and rituals.
    c

     The island was first sighted by the Spaniards in


    1565 during Miguel López de Legaspi's
    expedition.
     Siquijor is subdivided into 6 municipalities.
    Siquijor is the capital and most important port.
     The tagline of Siquijor is “Marine Paradise of
    Central Visayas.”

     The province is made up of 6 municipalities and


    134 barangays, with its capital named Siquijor
    Municipality where 1/4 of the population resides.
     It is the third smallest province in the country in
    terms of land area and population.
    c

     The island is known for its mystic traditions that


    the island’s tourism industry is capitalizing on
    nowadays. They even have a day when shamans
    and traditional healers gather together and perform
    rituals for prosperity, every Good Friday of the
    Holy Week usually during the last week of March
    or early April.

     The island is really small – the coastal


    circumference is only 102 km – making it the third
    smallest province in the Philippines.
     There's No Airport on Siquijor Island. While there
    are no flights to the island, Siquijor is easily
    accessible via ferry.
    Cambugahay Falls

    Paliton Beach
    Century Old Balete Tree

    Lugnason Falls
    Cantabon Cave

    Lazi Church
    Salagdoong Beach

    Guiwahon Spring Park

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