Negros Occidental's 6th congressional district
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Negros Occidental's 6th congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Negros Occidental. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987.[3] The district consists of the area in southern Negros Occidental containing the cities of Kabankalan and Sipalay, and the municipalities of Candoni, Cauayan, Hinoba-an and Ilog.[4] It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Mercedes Alvarez of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC).[5]
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Negros Occidental's 6th congressional district | |
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Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Province | Negros Occidental |
Region | Western Visayas |
Population | 525,597 (2020)[1] |
Electorate | 307,048 (2022)[2] |
Major settlements | |
Area | 2,485.03 km2 (959.48 sq mi) |
Current constituency | |
Created | 1987 |
Representative | Mercedes Alvarez |
Political party | NPC |
Congressional bloc | Majority |
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