Bacolod City: City of Smiles
Bacolod City is the capital of Negros Occidental, it is the largest highly urbanized mid-size Philippine city in the province. Bacolod City is also one of the best destinations in the Philippines. The city offers great food, great places, renowned festivals, serene community and off course very hospitable people. It is also dubbed as the "City of Smiles." Bacolod is home to MassKara Festival, an annual celebration held every third week of October. This renowned festival is one of the most awaited festivals not only in the province of Negros but also the whole Philippines! Profile Land Area: 15,610.00 hectares Classification: Highly Urbanized City No. of Barangays: 61 Barangays – (41 Urban, 20 Rural) Population: 429,076 (May 1, 2000) – 453,873 (2005 Projection) Language: Hiligaynon/Ilonggo/English is spoken and understood Website: www.bacolodcity.gov.ph How To Get There Bacolod City is 55 minutes from Manila by air, with Ph...