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Binalbagan

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Binalbagan
Municipality
Municipality of Binalbagan
Binalbagan welcome marker
Binalbagan welcome marker
Flag of Binalbagan
Flag
Official seal of Binalbagan
Seal
Nicknames: 
The True Heart of Negros
Banwang Panganay
Map of Negros Occidental with Binalbagan highlighted
Map of Negros Occidental with Binalbagan highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Binalbagan
Binalbagan is located in Philippines
Binalbagan
Binalbagan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 10°12′N 122°52′E / 10.2°N 122.87°E / 10.2; 122.87
CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
ProvinceNegros Occidental
District 5th district
FoundedMay 15, 1572
Barangays16 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEmmanuel I. Aranda
 • Vice MayorMary Ann T. Mirasol (UNegA)
 • RepresentativeEmilio Bernardino L. Yulo III (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • John Henry T. Tajonera
  • Nicola Therese P. Yusay
  • Ursecio B. Inodeo
  • Arnie M. Sarad
  • Jerry S. Yulo
  • Delilah S. Gavaran
  • Danilo T. Sevilla, Jr.
  • Alan Paul P. Mirasol
  • Reggie P. Gedoria ‡
  • Gemnell C. Verzosa ◌
  • ‡ ex officio ABC president
  • ◌ ex officio SK chairman
 • Electorate45,508 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
189.96 km2 (73.34 sq mi)
Elevation
5.0 m (16.4 ft)
Highest elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
72,594
 • Density382.15/km2 (989.77/sq mi)
 • Households
17,305
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
20.54
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 363.3 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 876.2 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 155.7 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 269.6 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNegros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6107
PSGC
064503000
IDD : area code +63 (0)34
Native languagesHiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitewww.binalbagan.gov.ph

Binalbagan, officially the Municipality of Binalbagan (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Binalbagan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Binalbagan), is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 72,594 people.[5]

Major economic activities include manufacturing, agriculture, services, cottage industries and tourism. Binalbagan is also known for the Binalbagan Isabela Sugar Company (BISCOM).

History

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Binalbagan was established as a town on May 15, 1572,[6] making it one of the earliest settlements in Negros Occidental (the second being the municipality of Ilog). It is recognized as the oldest town on Negros Island, earning the title “Banwang Panganay” (oldest town).

The municipality celebrates its annual Balbagan Festival every May.

Geography

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Binalbagan is 64 kilometres (40 mi) from Bacolod and 151 kilometres (94 mi) from Dumaguete.

Barangays

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Binalbagan is politically subdivided into 16 barangays: thirteen (13) rural barangays and three (3) urban barangays.[7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Currently, there are 3 barangays which are considered urban (highlighted in bold).

  • Amontay
  • Bagroy
  • Bi-ao
  • Canmoros
  • Enclaro
  • Marina
  • Pagla-um (Poblacion)
  • Payao (formerly Soledad)[8]
  • Progreso
  • San Jose
  • San Juan
  • San Pedro (Poblacion)
  • San Teodoro
  • San Vicente
  • Santo Rosario (Poblacion)
  • Santol

Climate

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Climate data for Binalbagan, Negros Occidental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 33
(91)		 32
(90)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 38
(1.5)		 29
(1.1)		 55
(2.2)		 65
(2.6)		 141
(5.6)		 210
(8.3)		 212
(8.3)		 176
(6.9)		 180
(7.1)		 180
(7.1)		 130
(5.1)		 70
(2.8)		 1,486
(58.6)
Average rainy days 9.0 7.2 11.1 13.5 25.6 28.4 28.9 27.3 26.9 27.7 21.8 13.8 241.2
Source: Meteoblue[9]

Demographics

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Population census of Binalbagan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 10,599—    
1918 8,966−1.11%
1939 18,112+3.40%
1948 19,748+0.97%
1960 31,160+3.87%
1970 36,765+1.67%
1975 43,968+3.65%
1980 49,428+2.37%
1990 52,073+0.52%
1995 54,664+0.91%
2000 58,280+1.38%
2007 64,747+1.46%
2010 65,431+0.38%
2015 67,270+0.53%
2020 71,407+1.26%
2024 72,594+0.40%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14]

Languages

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The people in the municipality speak Hiligaynon. Tagalog and English are generally understood.

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Binalbagan (%)

10
20
30
40
50
2000
46.80
2003
31.19
2006
23.40
2009
28.90
2012
16.59
2015
21.65
2018
16.41
2021
23.64
2023
20.54

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]

Education

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Tertiary

Notable personalities

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References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Binalbagan | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "The Official Website of Binalbagan". Retrieved 2012-05-20.
  7. ↑ "PSA Makati - ActiveStats - PSGC Interactive - Municipality: BINALBAGAN". Archived from the original on 2015-01-01. Retrieved 2015-01-01.
  8. ↑ "An Act Changing the Name of Barrio Soledad in the Municipality of Binalbagan, Province of Negros Occidental, to Barrio Payao". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
  9. ↑ "Binalbagan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  10. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  11. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  13. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  14. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  15. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  23. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  24. ↑ "Negros Clergymen plead for evacuees". Manila Standard. 16 November 1989. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  25. ↑ "Higher Education in ASEAN" (PDF). International Association of Universities. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  26. ↑ Guadalquiver, Nanette (19 April 2022). "NegOcc state college officially becomes university". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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