Kabankalan, Philippines
Kabankalan is a city of 210,893 people in Western Visayas, Philippines, founded in 1907.
Why visit Kabankalan
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Amyan Hill and Maronggues Hill.
Weather in Kabankalan
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About Kabankalan
Kabankalan, officially the City of Kabankalan (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Kabankalan; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Kabankalan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Kabankalan, Spanish: Ciudad de Cabancalán), is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 210,893 people, making it the second most populous city in Negros Occidental next to Bacolod.
From the Wikipedia article Kabankalan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Kabankalan on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes44
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
Rizal Street, Kabankalan
24/7
Sol's Garden Café
Cafe
Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Sofia's Snack Corner
Restaurant · Snack, Filipino · 14.3 km
Vallega Street, Himamaylan
32 more on the map.
History
According to historians, the first inhabitants of Kabankalan were people who came from neighboring towns. They derived the name Kabankalan from the word "bangkal" (Nauclea orientalis), a tree that is abundant in the place. The settlers established the Barangay form of government, with which every group has its own leader, called the Capitan.
From the History section of Kabankalan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Churches and places of worship22
Immaculate Conception Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 8.3 km
Bacolod South Road
Locale of Himamaylan
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 13.7 km
Himamaylan By-pass Road, Himamaylan
Our Lady of the Snows Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 14.0 km
Rizal Street
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries110
Healthcare11
Map of Kabankalan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport (DGT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 90 km away.
- Ilog 7 km northwest, about 7 min by car
- Himamaylan 14 km northeast, about 14 min by car
- Cauayan 21 km west, about 21 min by car
- Binalbagan 24 km north, about 24 min by car
- Mabinay 30 km south, about 30 min by car
- Hinigaran 32 km north, about 32 min by car
- Jimalalud 42 km east, about 42 min by car
- Pontevedra 44 km north, about 44 min by car
- La Carlota 50 km north, about 50 min by car
- Sipalay 52 km southwest, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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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
- KabankalanCityGovernmentCenter, Godopeta7410, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KabankalanCityLionsArch, Godopeta7410, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kabankalan City Cathedral, Negros Occidental, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Kabankalan Cathedral, Lightningscale, CC BY 4.0
- ISS047-E-3736 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-3738 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-3737 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-67313 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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