Kabankalan
Kabankalan, officially the City of Kabankalan (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Kabankalan; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Kabankalan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Kabankalan), is a 1st class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 200,198 people making it the second most populous city in Negros Occidental next to Bacolod.
Kabankalan | |
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| City of Kabankalan | |
Kabankalan City Government Center (City Hall) | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: The Rising City of the South | |
Map of Negros Occidental with Kabankalan highlighted | |
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Kabankalan Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°59′N 122°49′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 6th district |
| Founded | March 14, 1907 |
| Cityhood | August 2, 1997 |
| Named for | Nauclea orientalis (locally called Bangkal) |
| Barangays | 32 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Benjie M. Miranda |
| • Vice Mayor | Miguel M. Zayco |
| • Representative | Mercedes K. Alvarez |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 104,994 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 697.35 km2 (269.25 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,455 m (4,774 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 200,198 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| • Households | 45,285 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 28.57 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,398 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 5,211 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 1,042 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 979.8 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6111 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Karolanos Tagalog Cebuano |
| Website | www |
Kabankalan is also the second city with the highest gross and net income in Negros Occidental next to Bacolod. In terms of land area, Kabankalan City is the largest city in the province of Negros Occidental and is the second largest city in the entire Negros Island next to Bayawan of Negros Oriental with a total area of 697.35 km2
The city hosts three major festivals: the Kabankalan Sinulog every third Sunday of January (celebrated together with Cebu City), Udyakan sa Kabankalan and the Charter Anniversary. Kabankalan is also known for its Mag-aso Falls and the Balicaocao Resort. Also located in the city is the main campus of the Central Philippines State University (CPSU).
Kabankalan City won the major award as the "Best Performing City" in Region VI in the 2011 Regional Search for Excellence in Local Governance (EXCEL). The award was given during the Pagdayaw 2011 program held at the Iloilo Grand Hotel in December 2011.