Kabankalan, Component city in Negros Occidental, Philippines
Kabankalan is a component city located on the western side of Negros Island in Negros Occidental, covering a substantial land area. The territory extends toward the Sulu Sea, with geography that combines coastal areas and inland regions.
The settlement was founded during Spanish colonial times, with an encomienda system established in the region during 1630. This early colonial influence shaped the area's development and governance structures.
The community speaks primarily Hiligaynon and Cebuano, with some residents preserving the rare Karol-an dialect. These languages reflect the mixing of different island groups who settled and lived in the area over generations.
The city connects to neighboring areas like Bacolod and Dumaguete through regular public transportation options. A new domestic airport under development will improve access once it opens.
The name comes from the Nauclea orientalis tree, known locally as Bangkal, which grows abundantly throughout the area. These trees became so identified with the region that they gave the place its name.
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