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Kabankalan, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Kabankalan is a large city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 210,893. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

210,893 Population 783/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
116.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Kabankalan

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.

People

Population210,893
Density783/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain116.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population210,893
Population Density783 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates9.9839°, 122.8142°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation116.7 inches (2,964 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kabankalan

Kabankalan is a large city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 210,893. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Kabankalan

Kabankalan has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2398 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 21° / 29.1° 96.1
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 21° / 29.8° 88.6
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 31.6° 57.5
Apr 27.3°C / 81°F 21.9° / 33.1° 80.7
May 27.9°C / 82°F 23.9° / 33.5° 184.4
Jun 26.6°C / 80°F 23.4° / 31.5° 264.5
Jul 26°C / 79°F 23.3° / 29.6° 351.4
Aug 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.9° 351.5
Sep 26°C / 79°F 23.3° / 30° 236.1
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.8° 324.2
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 23.3° / 29.4° 159.8
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 22.2° / 29.2° 203.7
Kabankalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Philippines avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area269.3 sq mi (697.4 km²)
Population Density783/sq mi
Coordinates9.9839°N, 122.8142°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

454 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 43 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 88 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 106 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 33 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 111 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 34 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 98 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 38 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 47 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 125 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 65 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 35 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 68 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 100 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 58 km
2021 Rai Category 4 37 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 201 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 283 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 159 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 84 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 204 km
2006 Utor Category 3 209 km
2005 Roke Category 1 148 km
1998 Faith Category 1 225 km
1995 Zack Category 2 93 km
1994 Axel Category 2 191 km
1994 Owen Category 1 128 km
1993 Manny Category 3 280 km
1993 Nell Category 1 117 km
1990 Mike Category 4 87 km
1988 Skip Category 4 249 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 269 km
1986 Marge Category 1 207 km
1984 Ike Category 4 41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 43 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 59 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 88 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 90 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 16.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 15.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in

Kabankalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Kabankalan

Institution Type Founded Website
ASCO Bible College College - ,
ASCO Bible College College - ,
Binalbagan Catholic College College - ,
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University - Binalbagan Campus University - Visit →
Central Philippines State University University - Visit →
Central Philippines State University - Candoni Campus University - Visit →
Central Philippines State University - Cauayan Campus University - Visit →
Central Philippines State University - Ilog Campus University - Visit →
Fortress College College - ,
Kabankalan Catholic College College - ,
Little way college seminary College - ,
Negros Oriental State University - Mabinay Campus University - Visit →
Western Visasyas State University - Himamaylan University - ,

Schools in Kabankalan

76+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Andulauan National High School - - - -
Balagtingon Elementary School - - - -
Joaquin G. Grey, Sr. Memorial School - - - -
To-oy Elementary School - - - -
Daan Banua Elementary School - - - -
Daan Banua National High School - - - -
Buenavista Elementary School - - - -
Jose G. Peralta Memorial School - - - -
Binicuil National High School - - - -
Andulauan Elementary School - - - -
Camansi Elementary School - - - -
Talubangi Elementary School - - - -
Talubangi National High School - - - -
Camugao Elementary School - - - -
SONEDCO Elementary School - - - -
Linao Elementary School - - - -
Malabong Elementary School - - - -
Ilog Elementary School - - - -
Perfecto P. Cuenca Memorial School - - - -
Raymundo Tongson National High School – Suay Extension - - - -
Dancalan Private Academy - - - -
Immaculate Conception Academy of Dancalan inc. - - - -
Bino Elementary School - - - -
Mapulang Duta Elementary School - - - -
Ceferino Gargaritano Elementary School - - - -
Quezon Elementary School - - - -
Catingib Elementary School - - - -
Tan-awan National High School - - - -
Don Bosco - - - -
Juan Gequillana National High School - - - -
Tan-awan Elementary School - - - -
Balisong Elementary School - - - -
Bugtong Primary School - - - -
Hilamonan Elementary School - - - -
Lorenzo Zayco Elementary School - - - -
Yanog Elementary School - - - -
Orong Elementary School - - - -
Camansi National High School - - - -
Talubangi Elementary School - - - -
Paloypoy Integrated School - Elementary - - - -
Paloypoy Integrated School - Secondary - - - -
Southland Highschool - - - -
Esteban R. Abada Memorial School – East - - - -
Esteban R. Abada Memorial School – West - - - -
Don Bosco - - - -
Hilamonan Elementary School - - - -
Lorenzo Zayco Elementary School - - - -
Binicuil National High School - - - -
Ilog Catholic High School - - - -
Talubangi National High School - - - -
Camugao Elementary School - - - -
SONEDCO Elementary School - - - -
Linao Elementary School - - - -
D.C. Gurrucharri Memorial School - - - -
Casipsipan Elementary School - - - -
Kabankalan National High School - - - -
Southland College - - - -
Matama Elementary School - - - -
Julian P. Gomilla Elementary School - - - -
Delicioso Elementary School - - - -
Vista Alegre Elementary School - - - -
Enclaro Elementary School - - - -
Filomena G. Gequillana Elementary School - - - -
Jorge Granada, Sr. Elementary School - - - -
Salong National High School - - - -
Florentino Galang, Sr. National High School - - - -
D.C. Gurrucharri Memorial School - - - -
Southland Highschool - - - -
Salong Elementary School - - - -
Oringao Elementary School - - - -
Congressman Eliseo P. Limsiaco, Sr. Memorial School - - - -
Casipsipan Elementary School - - - -
San Jose Villa Elementary School - - - -
Kabankalan National High School - - - -
Southland College - - - -
San Ramon Catholic School, Inc. - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kabankalan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STARR Radio Tayasan - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kabankalan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CPSU Museum

Libraries in Kabankalan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ASCO Library0.0
CPSU Library0.0
CPSU Library0.0
Himamaylan Public Library0.0
HNHS Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kabankalan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguisan Public Market
Binalbagan Public Market
Camingawan Public Market
Candoni Public Market
Cauayan Public Market
Dancalan Public Market
Galicia Public Market
Gulijungan Public Market
Isabela Public Market
Kabankalan Public Market
Nabilog Public Market
New Himamaylan Public Market
Old Himamaylan Public Market
Payao Public Market

Hotels in Kabankalan

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monbela
Monbella
South Gate Inn
Zaycoland Resort and Hotel

Restaurants in Kabankalan

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amples
Ayen's
Balay Tulahan
bbj
Bimbimbowls
Chicken Ati-Atihan
Chicken Deli
De La Gente Pizza
J.M. Sizzler
Kawayan's
Max's
Melting Pot
Pensiang
Perico
Ricardo's Cuisine
Rosalino's Chechen
Wow Restaurant

Cafes in Kabankalan

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calle Ramos
Coffee & Talk
Cofioca
daily brew
Kape Centrale
Redbucks
Regals Refreshments
Sol's Garden Café

Clinics in Kabankalan

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barangay 7 Health Center
Baranggay 4 Health Center

Dentists in Kabankalan

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #4567883290
PH #4567944490
PH #4567944693

Bus Stations in Kabankalan

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ceres Bus Terminal
Public Terminal

Gas Stations in Kabankalan

16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
JETTI
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
Rigpoint
Seaoil
Seaoil
Shell
Total
Total
VELOX ENERGY

Banks in Kabankalan

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied
Bank of Commerce
BDO
BDO
BPI
China Bank
CitySavings
DBP
kabilog-pa
Landbank
PNB
Producers Bank
RCBC
Taytay Sa Kauswagan, Inc. Kabankalan Branch

Shopping Malls in Kabankalan

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CityMall Kabankalan
Gaisano Grand Mall Kabankalan

Gyms in Kabankalan

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sam's Gym

Airports Near Kabankalan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibulan AirportDGTMedium Airport
Alvarez Airport-Small Airport
Basay Emergency Airport-Small Airport
Guimaras Airport-Small Airport
Inampologan Island Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip-Small Airport
Sipalay (San Jose) Airport-Small Airport
Tambo Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kabankalan

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
JRS
Kabankalan City Post Office
kusug-pa ofis urc

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kabankalan

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Dancalan Baptist Church
Good Sheperd Church
Good Sheperd Church
Hillside New Life Church
Hillside New Life Church
Iglesia Filipina Independiente
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Iglesia Ni Kristo
Iglicia ni cristo
Immaculate Conception Parish Church
Kabankalan Cathedral
Kabankalan Cathedral
Kabankalan evangelical church
New-St Francis Xavier Cathedral
New-St Francis Xavier Cathedral
San Ramon Church
San Vicente Ferrer Catholic Church
San Vicente Ferrer Catholic Church
Shalom Dancalan First Baptist Church
South Harvest Church
South Harvest Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
228 m (748 ft)
Area
697.4 km² (269.2 mi²)
Founded
1907
Postal Code
6111
Website
kabankalancity.gov.ph/

Around Kabankalan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 23
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 10
Restaurants 17
Cafes 7
Bars 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 9
Hotels 4
Parks 3
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Kabankalan

4 places within 15 km

🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Himamaylan Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Amyan Hill
  • • Maronggues Hill
  • • Mount Nai-guin

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kabankalan

What is the population of Kabankalan?

Kabankalan has a population of 210,893 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 783 people per square mile, spread across 269.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kabankalan?

Kabankalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.7 inches.

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