Island Groups
| Island group | Largest city | Area (km2.) | Population (2000 census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luzon | Quezon City | 125,863 | 32,122,900 |
| Visayas | Cebu City | 71,503 | 16,275,564 |
| Mindanao | Davao City | 101,763 | 18,262,611 |
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