Western Visayas - Languages

Languages

The languages native to the inhabitants of Western Visayas are:

  • Hiligaynon, spoken in Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, and Capiz.
  • Capiznon, spoken in Capiz
  • Kinaray-a, spoken in Antique and parts of Iloilo, Capiz and Aklan.
  • Akeanon, spoken in Aklan.
  • Malaynon, spoken in Aklan.
  • Cebuano, spoken in the northern parts of Negros Occidental and its municipalities and cities which are facing Tañon Strait towards Cebu.

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