Canlaon, Philippines
Canlaon is a town of 44,851 people in Central Visayas, Philippines.
Why visit Canlaon
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kanlaon, Mount Balabag and Mount Kanlaon Natural Park.
Weather in Canlaon
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Canlaon
Canlaon, officially the City of Canlaon (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Canlaon; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Canlaon; Filipino: Lungsod ng Canlaon), is a component city in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 62,785 people.
From the Wikipedia article Canlaon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Canlaon on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do8
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes13
1 more on the map.
History
Canlaon was formerly a part of Vallehermoso as Sitio Mabigo of Barrio Panubigan. In 1941, Isidoro Bautista Sr., a geodetic engineer, along with its residents petitioned the Philippine government to convert Mabigo into a separate municipality.
From the History section of Canlaon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping5
Prince Hypermart Canlaon
Grocery
Vallehermoso - Canlaon City - La Castellana Road, Canlaon
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Aquino Elementary School
School · 4.2 km
Purok Maisan, Brgy. Aquino Canlaon City, Canlaon
Masulog Elementary School
School · 6.3 km
Vallehermoso - Canlaon City - La Castellana Road, La Castellana
Healthcare3
Map of Canlaon
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Getting there and nearby towns
Bacolod-Silay Airport (BCD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 49 km away.
- Vallehermoso 13 km southeast, about 13 min by car
- Guihulñgan 30 km south, about 30 min by car
- Murcia 31 km northwest, about 31 min by car
- La Carlota 33 km west, about 33 min by car
- Pinamungahan 42 km east, about 42 min by car
- Bacolod City 43 km northwest, about 43 min by car
- Hinigaran 43 km west, about 43 min by car
- Toledo 46 km east, about 46 min by car
- Bago City 46 km west, about 46 min by car
- Binalbagan 45 km southwest, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- KanlaonSun, Original uploader was Squalluto at tl.wikipedia, Public domain
- Book of Mormon English Missionary Edition Soft Cover, photo by user:Ricardo630 , cover by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which is {{PD-ineligible}}, Public domain
- Kanlaon Volcano Negros Occidental, Philippines, Paolobon140, Public domain
- Drone Shot of Mt. Kanlaon, Bien02, CC BY 4.0
- ISS043-E-254446 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-254445 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-40799 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-254448 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-7643 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-254447 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-7642 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-40798 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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