Bacolod
Bacolod, officially the City of Bacolod (/bɑːˈkɔːləd/; Tagalog: [bɐˈkɔlɔd]; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Bacolod; Filipino: Lungsod ng Bacolod), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the region of Western Visayas, Philippines. It is the capital of the province of Negros Occidental, where it is geographically situated but governed administratively independent.
Bacolod | |
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| City of Bacolod | |
From top, left to right: Bacolod central skyline; San Sebastian Cathedral, Bacolod Public Plaza, Bacolod City Government Center, Lacson Street, Capitol Park and Lagoon | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: "The City of Smiles" | |
Map of Negros Occidental with Bacolod highlighted | |
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Bacolod Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°40′35″N 122°57′03″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental (geographically only) |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1755 or 1756 (town) |
| Cityhood | June 18, 1938 (de jure) October 19, 1938 (de facto) |
| Highly urbanized city | September 27, 1984 |
| Barangays | 61 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Albee B. Benitez (PDP–Laban) |
| • Vice Mayor | El Cid M. Familiaran (NP) |
| • Representative | Greg G. Gasataya (NPC) |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 327,403 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • City | 162.67 km2 (62.81 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 2,265.30 km2 (874.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,461 m (4,793 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • City | 600,783 |
| • Density | 3,700/km2 (9,600/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,435,593 |
| • Metro density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| • Households | 142,936 |
| Demonyms | Hiligaynon (Ilonggo): Bacolodnon English: Bacolodian Spanish: Bacoleño (masculine)/Bacoleña (feminine) |
| Economy | |
| • Gross domestic product (GDP) | ₱120,933 million (2021) $2,400 million (2021) |
| • Income class | 1st city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 4.74 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 2,655 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 6,395 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 2,369 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 2,024 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6100 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
With a total of 600,783 inhabitants as of the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in Western Visayas and the second most populous city in the entire Visayas after Cebu City. It is the center of the Bacolod metropolitan area, which also includes the cities of Bago, La Carlota, Silay, Talisay, Victorias, and the municipalities of Enrique B. Magalona, Murcia, Pulupandan, San Enrique, and Valladolid, with a total population of 1,435,980 inhabitants, along with a total area of 2,265.30 km2 (874.64 sq mi).
It is notable for its MassKara Festival held during the third week of October and is known for bearing the nickname "The City of Smiles". The city is also famous for its local delicacies piaya, cansi, napoleones, and chicken inasal.