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La Carlota, Negros Occ, parish 1870
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La Carlota, Philippines

La Carlota is a town of 67,740 people in Western Visayas, Philippines, founded in October 15, 1869.

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Population67,740 GeoNames
RegionWestern Visayas
Elevation77 m 253 ft
FoundedOctober 15, 1869
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area137.3 km²
Nearest airportBacolod-Silay Airport (BCD) 41 km

Why visit La Carlota

Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

About La Carlota

La Carlota, officially the City of La Carlota, (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang La Carlota; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa La Carlota; Filipino: Lungsod ng La Carlota), is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 67,740 people, making it the least populous city in the province.

From the Wikipedia article La Carlota, Negros Occidental (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Sook Hill

Scenic view · 8.8 km

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Museums and landmarks6

Bucalan-Central Azucarera de la Carlota Inc.

Monument and historic site · 3.6 km

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Malipayon zone 2

Monument and historic site · 8.6 km

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Malipayon zone 3

Monument and historic site · 8.8 km

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Punong

Monument and historic site · 6.1 km

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San Enrique - Pontevedra Marker

Monument and historic site · 7.5 km

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Zone 1-a

Monument and historic site · 8.3 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Masmila Heritage Home

Park · 7.7 km

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La Carlota City Public PlazaCC BY 3.0

La Carlota City Public Plaza

Park

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Pontevedra Public Plaza

Park · 8.1 km

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Restaurants and cafes22

Cornelio's

Restaurant · Italian

Virto Street, La Carlota

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DonPac Coffee

Cafe · Coffee Shop

San Agustin Street, La Carlota

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Monster Wings

Restaurant · Chicken

Burgos Street, La Carlota

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NR Restobar Eatery

Restaurant · Korean

Yunque Street, La Carlota

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Sabrinitea

Cafe · Cafe

San Agustin Street, La Carlota

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Adriano's

Cafe

Burgos Street, La Carlota

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Dabarkadz Eatery

Restaurant

Burgos Street, La Carlota

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Encee Carinderia

Restaurant

Burgos Street, La Carlota

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Ginamay Eatery

Restaurant

San Agustin Street, La Carlota

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Marbhel's Eatery

Restaurant

Burgos Street, La Carlota

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Solstice

Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Regional

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Chris Ann Eatery

Restaurant

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History

Throughout much of its early history, agriculture was the primary livelihood of the native settlers of Simancas. Early inhabitants cultivated rice for subsistence, while later settlers grew tobacco for export during the Spanish colonial period. Settlement activity centered along the Candaguit River, from which Simancas gradually expanded. By 1856, historical accounts began to mention Mampunay, and the parish priest of San Enrique subsequently designated Simancas as a barrio.

Before the establishment of permanent Spanish settlements in the Philippines in 1565, Simancas was said to have been led by Mangkas, a Negrito warrior who resided near what is now known as Canman-ug Creek. He was regarded for his role in defending the community and maintaining peace. According to local tradition, the settlement’s name was derived from the prevalence of individuals named after him, eventually becoming “Simancas.”

Spanish administration over the Philippine archipelago began to take shape in the late 16th century, marking the gradual integration of communities such as Simancas into the colonial system.

From the History section of La Carlota, Negros Occidental on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay3

Churches and places of worship3

  • La Carlota Church

    Church · Roman Catholic

    La Paz Street, La Carlota

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  • Lokal ng La Carlota, Iglesia ni Cristo

    Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 0.7 km

    Ginete Street, La Carlota

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  • St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church

    Church · 7.9 km

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Shopping5

Gas and EV charging10

Schools, colleges and libraries63

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Healthcare11

Map of La Carlota

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Getting there and nearby towns

Bacolod-Silay Airport (BCD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 41 km away.

  • Bago City 15 km northwest, about 15 min by car
  • Murcia 24 km northeast, about 24 min by car
  • Bacolod City 27 km north, about 27 min by car
  • Talisay 35 km north, about 35 min by car
  • Himamaylan 37 km south, about 37 min by car
  • Iloilo 49 km northwest, about 49 min by car
  • Kabankalan 50 km south, about 50 min by car
  • Victorias 56 km north, about 56 min by car
  • Oton 57 km northwest, about 57 min by car
  • Cadiz 71 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car

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