Population The 2000 actual census shows a total population of 1,130,088 with 227,160 households.   Dumaguete City, the province’s capital, has the highest population with 102,265 followed by Bayawan City with 101,391, indicating a difference of 874 inhabitants. The municipality of Guihulngan has the highest population among the municipalities with 84,607 followed by Sta. Catalina continue reading : Human Resources