Panay Gulf

Panay Gulf is an extension of the Sulu Sea, reaching between the islands of Panay and Negros in the Philippines. The gulf contains the island-province of Guimaras and extends into the Iloilo Strait, between Panay and Guimaras, and into Guimaras Strait, between Guimaras and Negros. Guimaras Strait connects Panay Gulf with the Visayan Sea.

Panay Gulf
Guimaras' small islands in Panay Gulf
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Location	Western Visayas Negros Island Region
Coordinates	10°15′00″N 122°14′55″E
Type	gulf
Etymology	Panay
Part of	Sulu Sea
Settlements	Anini-y Binalbagan Cauayan Guimbal Himamaylan Hinigaran Ilog Iloilo City Jordan Kabankalan Miagao Nueva Valencia Oton Pontevedra Pulupandan San Enrique San Joaquin Sibunag Tigbauan Valladolid

The Port of Iloilo is the busiest port on the gulf, which is a major route used by ships plying the areas between Iloilo City, Bacolod, and Zamboanga further to the south.^[1]

The Panay Landing during World War II occurred in Panay Gulf.^[2]