It is relatively uneven in its physical features. The relief changes from hilly to mountainous with slopes varying from 30% to 50% with an area of 1449 sq. kilometers and the coastal plain is level to undulating (0-3%) occupying an area of 840 sq. km. with several low hills scattered at random all throughout the entire length of the province.
Slope Classification
Slope Category |
Area (in sq. km.) |
Level to Nearly Level |
840 |
Gently Sloping to Undulating |
116 |
Undulating and Rolling |
59 |
Rolling and Moderately Steep |
115 |
Steep |
790 |
Very Steep |
659 |
Total |
2,579 |