one of the Philippine Islands, lies between N. Lat. 9° 3' and 10° 58', and between E. Long. 122° 28' and 123° 29'; being separated by narrow channels from the islands of Panay on the N.W., and Zebu on the E. It is about 140 miles in length, with an average breadth of 25 miles, and an area estimated at 3827 square miles. A range of mountains traverses the island from N. to S., and it is watered by numerous rivers. The interior is little known; it contains large forests abounding in beautiful and valuable timber. Coffee, tobacco, and rice are cultivated; and palms and cocoanut trees also grow on the island. Wax, honey, palm oil, rock-crystal, pearls, sulphur, &c., are among the productions of Negros. The climate is generally healthy; but the island is subject to earthquakes. The inhabitants of the interior are rude and uncivilized; and there are few Spanish settlers. The governor resides at Timamanil, where there is a church and a small harbour. Pop. of the island, 35,622.