Himamaylan, Philippines
Himamaylan is a city of 117,286 people in Western Visayas, Philippines.
Why visit Himamaylan
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Himamaylan
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About Himamaylan
Himamaylan (), officially the City of Himamaylan (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Himamaylan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Himamaylan), is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 117,286 people.
From the Wikipedia article Himamaylan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes51
Melting Pot
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Heuriger, Ice Cream, Coffee Shop, Noodles, Filipino, Diner, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Fish, Breakfast, Hotdog, Seafood, Sausage, Fine Dining, Barbecue · 13.8 km
Rizal Street, Kabankalan
24/7
MagsiKAPE
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pastry · 11.0 km
Narra Street, Binalbagan
Mo-Su 8:00-19:00
Drop Point
Restaurant · Pizza, Filipino, Chicken, Barbecue · 10.9 km
We-Mo 8:00-21:00
Sol's Garden Café
Cafe · 14.0 km
Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-18:00
39 more on the map.
History
In 1795, Himamaylan became the capital of Negros. At that time, the city served as a garrison for occupying Spanish forces. Today, the old Spanish-built fort constructed as a lookout point for frequent Moro raids is one of the historical attractions found in the city.
From the History section of Himamaylan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship21
Locale of Himamaylan
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo
Himamaylan By-pass Road, Himamaylan
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries124
Binalbagan South Elementary School
School · 10.5 km
San Gregorio Street, Binalbagan
Esteban R. Abada Memorial School – East
School · 13.7 km
Cordero Street, Kabankalan
Healthcare14
Map of Himamaylan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Bacolod-Silay Airport (BCD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 77 km away.
- Binalbagan 11 km north, about 11 min by car
- Kabankalan 14 km southwest, about 14 min by car
- Ilog 14 km southwest, about 14 min by car
- Hinigaran 19 km north, about 19 min by car
- Cauayan 30 km southwest, about 30 min by car
- Pontevedra 31 km north, about 31 min by car
- La Carlota 37 km north, about 37 min by car
- Jimalalud 38 km east, about 38 min by car
- Guihulñgan 44 km east, about 44 min by car
- Bago City 48 km north, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- HimamaylanCityHall, NedAnthony, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HimamaylanCityPublicPlaza, NedAnthony, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kabankalan City Cathedral, Negros Occidental, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Kabankalan Cathedral, Lightningscale, CC BY 4.0
- ISS022-E-67312 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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