Bacolod City, Western Visayas

Bacolod City: Located on the northwestern coast of the island of Negros, it is the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental.

Quick Facts about Bacolod City

Population 561,875
Country Philippines
State Western Visayas (Philippines)
County Province of Negros Occidental
Postal code 6100
Phone Area Codes 34
Area 162.67 km2
Official name City of Bacolod
Latitude & Longitude 10.6667,122.9500
Capital city Bacolod City is capital of Negros Occidental
Establishment January 01, 1755 (271 years ago)
Time Zone Philippine Standard Time
Local time 17:48:20 (19th September 2026)

Geography

Bacolod City is located at 10°40'0"N 122°57'0"E (10.6666700, 122.9500000).

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Official website of Bacolod City

Official Website
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  • Long Beach
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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1903 15,983 - census
1918 19,424 21.53% census
1939 57,474 195.89% census
1948 101,432 76.48% census
1960 119,315 17.63% census
1970 187,300 56.98% census
1975 223,392 19.27% census
1980 262,415 17.47% census
1990 364,180 38.78% census
1995 402,345 10.48% census
2000 429,076 6.64% census
2007 499,497 16.41% census
2010 511,820 2.47% census
2015 561,875 9.78% census
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