Pontevedra, Negros Occidental


', officially the ', is a of the Philippines| in the province of,. According to the, it has a population of people.
Also called Marayo, Pontevedra's center or poblacion area is marked by the newly renovated St. Michael the Archangel Parish, with the Saint Michael Academy, beside it. To the east is the Public Market, ending up with Barangay Antipolo, notable place of some of prominent families "Hacienderos" as well as political clan of the town. The western side offers scenic views of the Panay Gulf as well as Islands of Guimaras and Panay.
At the northern end of this town is Barangay San Juan, which is named in honor of Saint John the Baptist and offers much turnip "singkamas" which is common in the area. Its southern part is Barangay Miranda, forming the boundary of Pontevedra and Hinigaran, where most people make their means of living through fishing.
The town celebrates the annual Handurayo Festival every May.
Former actress Rio Diaz served as vice mayor of Pontevedra from 1998 to 2004.

Barangays

Pontevedra is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.

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