Himamaylan
Himamaylan (/hiːmɑːˈmaɪlən/), officially the City of Himamaylan (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Himamaylan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Himamaylan), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 116,240 people.
Himamaylan | |
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| City of Himamaylan | |
Himamaylan City Hall | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname(s): Maylan Home of Himaya-an Festival and Patik Kawayan | |
| Motto: Onward To More Progress | |
Map of Negros Occidental with Himamaylan highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Himamaylan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°06′N 122°52′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 5th district |
| Founded | 1575 |
| Cityhood | March 5, 2001 |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Rogelio Raymund Tongson, Jr. |
| • Vice Mayor | Justin Dominic S. Gatuslao |
| • Representative | Emilio Bernardino L. Yulo III |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 73,697 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 367.04 km2 (141.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 116,240 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
| • Households | 28,225 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 23.96 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 835.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 2,677 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 767.5 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 640.3 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6108 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | himamaylancity |
This component city located is 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of Bacolod, the provincial capital. Due to its coastal location, it is a rich source of different types of seafood, mainly fish, oysters, mussels and shrimps. The city celebrates the Himaya-an Festival every April 14–25.
Himamaylan became a city on March 5, 2001, through a proclamation by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo under Republic Act No. 9028. It is the only city in the 5th District of the province.