Kanlaon

Kanlaon, also known as Mount Kanlaon and Kanlaon Volcano (Hiligaynon: Bolkang Kanglaon; Cebuano: Bolkang Kanglaon; Filipino: Bulkang Kanlaon), is an active stratovolcano and the highest mountain on the island of Negros in the Philippines, as well as the highest peak in the Visayas, with an elevation of 2,465 m (8,087 ft) above sea level. Mount Kanlaon ranks as the 42nd-highest peak of an island in the world.

This article is about the volcano. For the Visayan god, see Kan-Laon. For the neighbouring city, see Canlaon.

Mount Kanlaon
Kanlaon Volcano
Kanlaon in 2009
Highest point
Elevation2,465 m (8,087 ft)
Prominence2,465 m (8,087 ft)
Listing
  • Island high points 43rd
  • Philippines highest peaks
  • 27th
  • Philippines ultra peaks 7th
  • Visayas highest peak
  • Active volcano
Coordinates10°22′14″N 124°44′34″E
Geography
CountryPhilippines
Region
Provinces
  • Negros Occidental
  • Negros Oriental
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Volcanic arc/beltNegros Volcanic Belt
Last eruptionDecember 20, 2017

The volcano straddles the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, approximately 30 km (19 mi) southeast of Bacolod, the capital and most populous city of Negros Occidental and whole island. It is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines and part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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