natural wonder
Oslob Whale Shark Watching
A famous spot in southern Cebu where visitors can swim alongside massive whale sharks in shallow coastal waters.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Central Visayas, Philippines · Asia
Dumaguete is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sibulan, 19km from Oslob Whale Shark Watching.
Dumaguete is a city located in Central Visayas, Philippines. With a population of 113,541, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Dumaguete sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dumaguete to your route.
Dumaguete, officially the City of Dumaguete (Tagalog: [dʊmɐˈgɛtɛ]; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dumaguete; Filipino: Lungsod ng Dumaguete), is a component city and capital of the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 142,171 people. It is the most populous city and theRead more
smallest city by land area in Negros Oriental, as well as one of the two regional centers in Negros Island Region (the other one is Bacolod).
Dumaguete is a university city with four large universities and several colleges, attracting students from the province and across the country, mostly from the Visayas and Mindanao. The city is best known for Silliman University, the first Protestant and American university in the country and in Asia. Schools in Dumaguete include 18 public elementary schools and 10 public high schools.
In 2025, Dumaguete City has been designated as the country's first UNESCO Creative City of Literature.
Dumaguete is bounded by the towns of Bacong, Sibulan, and Valencia. The power source of the city comes from the geothermal power plant in Valencia.
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Dumaguete is located in Central Visayas, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 9.3065 latitude, 123.3077 longitude.
Dumaguete has a population of approximately 113,541 people, making it a city in Philippines.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A famous spot in southern Cebu where visitors can swim alongside massive whale sharks in shallow coastal waters.
19 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
A three-tiered turquoise waterfall in Cebu's lush jungle, popular for canyoneering adventures and swimming in natural pools.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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