Kabankalan City

Negros Occidental · Component City · Hub of southern Negros

About

Junction city on the way to Sipalay and to Dumaguete via Mabinay.

History

A trading center of the south, Kabankalan became a city in 1998. Its Sinulog recalls the war dances of Datu Manyabog.

Festival

Udyakan Festival & Sinulog de Kabankalan — July · Udyakan: Jul 27–Aug 2 · Sinulog: 3rd weekend of January
Udyakan celebrates joy and charter day; the January Sinulog honors the Santo Niño.

Must-see

• Kabankalan Sinulog
• River resorts

Food to try

• Native snacks

Places in Kabankalan City

• Mag-aso Falls — Twin falls dropping into a turquoise pool — 108 steps down into the gorge.
• Balicaocao Highland Eco-Park — Hilltop park with a sweeping view of Kabankalan, sunsets and city lights.