Bacolod, Urban center in Western Visayas, Philippines
Bacolod stretches across a land area of diverse topography at 105 meters elevation, featuring commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, and agricultural zones near sugar plantations.
The settlement, established in 1755, transformed from a small hill community into a significant administrative center during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines.
The MassKara Festival fills the streets every October with dancers wearing decorated masks, accompanied by music performances and food markets throughout the city.
Transportation within Bacolod includes numerous jeepneys and taxis operating along main roads, connecting major commercial areas to residential districts and tourist locations.
Local restaurants prepare chicken inasal using traditional grilling methods with a marinade of vinegar, calamansi, garlic, and annatto oil specific to this region.
Location: Negros Island Region
Location: Western Visayas
Location: Negros Occidental
Inception: 1755
Elevation above the sea: 105 m
Shares border with: Talisay, Murcia
Website: http://bacolodcity.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 10.67646,122.95092
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48
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San Sebastian Cathedral
839 m
Paglaum Sports Complex
1.8 km
Capitol Park and Lagoon
86 m
Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol
4 m
Negros Museum
34 m
Mariano Ramos Ancestral House
652 m
Jose Corteza Locsin Ancestral House
13.8 km
Cesar Lacson Locsin Ancestral House
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Acacia Hotel
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Resorts Negrense
10.4 km
Carribean Waterpark Resort
3.4 km
Rizal Elementary School Building historical marker
1.6 km
Splash Park
2.5 km
Site where Spanish Forces Surrendered in Negros Occidental historical marker
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Jose “Pitong” Ledesma Ancestral House historical marker
13.8 km
Teodoro Morada Ancestral House
13.9 km
Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital historical marker
492 m
Manuel de la Rama Locsin Ancestral House
13.9 km
Capitol of Negros Occidental historical marker
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Soledad and Maria Montelibano Lacson Heritage House
13.8 km
Cesar Lacson Locsin Ancestral House historical marker
13.8 km
Cathedral of Bacolod historical marker
838 m
Vicente Conlu Montelibano Ancestral House historical marker
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Negros Occidental High School historical marker
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Jose Ledesma Ancestral House
13.8 km
German Locsin Unson Ancestral House
13.9 km
Jose Corteza Locsin Ancestral House historical marker
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