Map of the Visayas region
Location South East Asia
Archipelago Philippines
Major islands Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, Masbate, Negros, Panay, Samar
Area 58,295 km
Highest point Kanlaon (2,435 meters (7,989 ft))
Country
Philippines
Regions Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas
Largest city Cebu
Demographics
Population 17,155,207 (as of 2007 census)
Density 294.28/km2
Ethnic groups Visayans (Aklanon, Boholano/Bol-anon, Caluyanon, Capiznon, Cebuano, Eskaya, Hiligaynon, Karay-a, Masbateño, Porohanon, Romblomanon, Waray), Ati