Pontevedra, also called Marayo, is a third class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 47,975 people. Pontevedra's center or poblacion area is marked by the newly renovated St. Michael the Archangel Parish, with the Saint Michael Academy, beside it. To the east is the Public Market, ending up with Brgy. Antipolo, notable place of some of prominent families "Hacienderos" as well as political clan of the town.