Kabankalan
Philippines · Asia
About Kabankalan
Kabankalan, officially the City of Kabankalan, is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 210,893 people, making it the second most populous city in Negros Occidental next to Bacolod.
Kabankalan is currently applying for Highly Urbanized City (HUC) status. It ranks as the second-highest city in both gross and net income in Negros Occidental, following Bacolod.
The city hosts three major festivals: the Kabankalan Sinulog every third Sunday of January (celebrated together with Cebu City), Udyakan sa Kabankalan and the Charter Anniversary. Notable attractions include Mag-aso Falls and Balicaocao Resort. The city also hosts the main campus of the Central Philippines State University (CPSU).
In 2011, Kabankalan City received the “Best Performing City” award in Region VI during the Regional Search for Excellence in Local Governance (EXCEL). The award was presented at the Pagdayaw 2011 program held at the Iloilo Grand Hotel in December of that year.
Kabankalan travel guide
Understand
According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 182,000.
Getting there
Ceres liner buses have their own bus terminal. Ceres liner buses from Bacolod City 102 km. Buses every 30 min. Ceres liner buses from Dumaguete City 114 km. Ceres liner buses from Sipalay 66 km.
See
Pating Cave Hinagdanan Cave Magballo Falls Augustina Falls Magballo Cave
Do
La Bamba Mountain Resort Balicaocao Mountain Resort, Brgy, Orong, Kabankalan City. Mag-aso Falls, Brgy. Oringao. Trekking. Detour Computer Rentals and Services, La Zona Dorada Bldg. Guanzon Street.
Buy
1 Gaisano Mall of Kabankalan, Tan Lorenzo street. 09:00-20:00. Has a supermarket. (updated Jul 2016) 2 PNB Bank, Guanzon Street corner Aquiles-Zayco Avenue. Has a Visa Card ATM. (updated Feb 2026) 3 BPI Bank, Guanzon Street. Has a Master Card/Visa Card ATM. (updated Feb 2026) 4 Unitop Department Store, Tan Lorenzo Street, ☏ +63 34-4713603. 08:00-20:00. (updated Feb 2026) 5 City Mall, Corner Lizaran and Bonifacio Streets. 09:00-21:00. (updated Feb 2026) 6 Generika Drug Store, J Y Perez Highway, ☏ +63 34-7467164. 08:00-20:00. (updated Feb 2026)
Eat
Wow Chicken Inasal, Justice JY Perez Avenue. 1 Chicken Ati-atihan, Guanzon St.. Boldilocks Bakeshop, Gaisano City Kabankalan. Dexter's Pizza, La Zona Dorada Bldg. Guanzon Street. 2 Breadbox Bakery, La Zona Dorada Bldg. Guanzon Street. 3 The Happy Cup, Danao 1, barangay Hilamonan, ☏ +63 967 329 0441. A coffee shop that also has beer. (updated Jul 2022)
Sleep
Zaycoland Resort and Hotel, has 16 luxurious guest rooms including family, bridal, and master suites, and amenities such as an Olympic sized swimming pool, kiddie pool, volleyball court, children's play area, and a restaurant. Tel. +63 34 4712 880, 7467 055 Mobile. +63 949 6262727. A.C. room with own bathroom and cable TV from ₱1500.
Aires 18 Pension House, ☏ +63 34 4724110. (updated Jul 2016) 1 Hans Guest house, Tan Lorenzo Street, ☏ +63 34 4712093. Check-out: 12:00. AC double rooms with own bathroom. (updated Jul 2016) Perico Pension House, Perez National Highway, ☏ +63 34 4713788. Check-out: 12:00. AC double with own bathroom. All rooms have cable TV. From ₱700. (updated Jul 2016) RGA Pension House, ☏ +63 34 4724390. (updated Jul 2016) 2 Japs Pension House, ☏ +63 34 4713806. (updated Jul 2016) 3 Monbella Tourist Inn, Sola Street, ☏ +63 34 4713229. (updated Jul 2016) RTM Travellers Inn, Rizal Street, ☏ +63 34 4728195. Check-out: 12:00. (updated Jul 2016) 4 South Gate Inn, Guanzon Street, ☏ +63 34 4712729. Check-out: 12:00. AC room with own bathroom and cable TV. From ₱850. (updated Jul 2016) Libets Place & Pension House, ☏ +63 34 4712720. (updated Jul 2016) 5 Justine's Guest House, 3 Rojas Street, ☏ +63 34 4713135. (updated Mar 2017)
Go next
Bacolod Dumaguete Sipalay Cauayan — 50 minutes away from Kabankalan, Cauayan offers the first of the white sand beaches you will encounter when driving down south. Visit Punta Bulata White Beach Resort & Spa and Danjugan Island Marine and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.