Canlaon City is situated on the Eastern side of Mount Canlaon, in the Province of
Negros Oriental. Its 9.5 kilometers from the foot of Mount Canlaon an active volcano. The city center is 38 kilometers away from San Carlos City, 50 kilometers from Guihulngan, 13 kilometers from Vallehermoso, 102 kilometers from Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental (taking the cross – island country road transversing Negros Occidental and Oriental) and 166 kilometers from Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental.
It's politically bounded on the North by San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on the East by Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, on the West by the Municipality of La Castellana and Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, and on the South by the Municipality of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 50,627 people. Canlaon is located 168 kilometres (104 mi) north from the provincial capital Dumaguete. It is bordered on the east by Vallehermoso and on the south by Guihulngan.
Canlaon is home to the highest peak in the province, Kanlaon Volcano, which is 2,465 metres (8,087 ft) above sea level at its highest point.
In 1850, the Don Diego de la Vina y de la Rosa a wealthy Half Spanish from Manila, migrated to Negros. Upon his arrival, he wondered what lay behind the majestic Mount Kanlaon Volcano. Together with his only son, Jose de la Vina y de la Cruz, they crossed the mountains on horseback. They passed by Sitio Mabigo (the present site of the city) and Panubigan before reaching the eastern side of the island at the mouth of Pinokawan River (now Barrio Bagawines). Sitio Mabigo, the original settlement within the hacienda, later became a progressive village.
In 1850, the Don Diego de la Vina y de la Rosa a wealthy Half Spanish from Manila, migrated to Negros. Upon his arrival, he wondered what lay behind the majestic Mount Kanlaon Volcano. Together with his only son, Jose de la Vina y de la Cruz, they crossed the mountains on horseback. They passed by Sitio Mabigo (the present site of the city) and Panubigan before reaching the eastern side of the island at the mouth of Pinokawan River (now Barrio Bagawines). Sitio Mabigo, the original settlement within the hacienda, later became a progressive village.
Canlaon City is also an ideal place for the production of organic products and herbal plants. Businessmen are also encouraged to put up tourism facilities especially resorts and demonstration farms. Small scale factories for the production of processed foods, furniture, and handicraft items are very much welcomed in this city.
The Oldest Tree – this is one of the main attractions in the city. It will take 42 individuals to embrace the whole trunk of it.
In terms of land distribution Canlaon City has 3,516 hectares of the Natural Park. San Carlos City is 8,762.152 hectares, Bago City 3,651.715 hectares, La Carlota City 1,046.154 hectares, Murcia 5,901.191 hectares and La Castellana has 3,239.147 Hectares.
Negros Oriental. Its 9.5 kilometers from the foot of Mount Canlaon an active volcano. The city center is 38 kilometers away from San Carlos City, 50 kilometers from Guihulngan, 13 kilometers from Vallehermoso, 102 kilometers from Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental (taking the cross – island country road transversing Negros Occidental and Oriental) and 166 kilometers from Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental.
It's politically bounded on the North by San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on the East by Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, on the West by the Municipality of La Castellana and Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, and on the South by the Municipality of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 50,627 people. Canlaon is located 168 kilometres (104 mi) north from the provincial capital Dumaguete. It is bordered on the east by Vallehermoso and on the south by Guihulngan.
Canlaon is home to the highest peak in the province, Kanlaon Volcano, which is 2,465 metres (8,087 ft) above sea level at its highest point.
History
Canlaon was known then as Sitio Mabigo where the lush vegetation of ’bigo, trees abound. It was predominantly a wilderness area ruled by a native chieftain called Saniko. The settlement began to grow when migrants from Iloilo and Antique came in 1808 and later followed in 1812 by groups from Cebu and Bohol to Panubigan.In 1850, the Don Diego de la Vina y de la Rosa a wealthy Half Spanish from Manila, migrated to Negros. Upon his arrival, he wondered what lay behind the majestic Mount Kanlaon Volcano. Together with his only son, Jose de la Vina y de la Cruz, they crossed the mountains on horseback. They passed by Sitio Mabigo (the present site of the city) and Panubigan before reaching the eastern side of the island at the mouth of Pinokawan River (now Barrio Bagawines). Sitio Mabigo, the original settlement within the hacienda, later became a progressive village.
Spanish Era
Canlaon was known then as Sitio Mabigo where the lush vegetation of ’bigo, trees abound. It was predominantly a wilderness area ruled by a native chieftain called Saniko. The settlement began to grow when migrants from Iloilo and Antique came in 1808 and later followed in 1812 by groups from Cebu and Bohol to Panubigan.In 1850, the Don Diego de la Vina y de la Rosa a wealthy Half Spanish from Manila, migrated to Negros. Upon his arrival, he wondered what lay behind the majestic Mount Kanlaon Volcano. Together with his only son, Jose de la Vina y de la Cruz, they crossed the mountains on horseback. They passed by Sitio Mabigo (the present site of the city) and Panubigan before reaching the eastern side of the island at the mouth of Pinokawan River (now Barrio Bagawines). Sitio Mabigo, the original settlement within the hacienda, later became a progressive village.
Philippine Revolution
At the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution in 1896, Don Diego de la Vina joined the revolution and appointed by General Emilio Aguinaldo through Don Juan Araneta of Bago, Negros Occidental to lead the revolutionary forces in Negros Oriental with the rank of Brigadier General. His son, Jose de la Vina and Kapitan Saniko led the local revolutionary movement. The former became the Teñente Colonel de la Revolucion making one of his encomienda at Sitio Mabigo as his base of defense or refuge.American Era
When the Americans came in the early 1900s, one of the native chiefs of Mabigo and Panubigan, Tranquilino Kilanan, fought the Americans and later died in the battle of Panubigan. During the American occupation, Mabigo became a hideout of the resistance movement; the noted ones were Papa Isio, Sapinay, and Magda-it.Japanese Occupation
Towards the end of 1942, Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon and his party made a brief sojourn in Barangay Panubigan on their way to Mindanao for Australia to escape the Japanese impending occupation. On the same year, Japanese fighter planes bombed the place including Sitio Mabigo because they consider it as guerilla movement stronghold.A Town is Born
When the Japanese Imperial Army unconditionally surrendered in 1945 and the consequent declaration of Philippines Independence on July 4 the following year, the efforts of Isidro M. Bautista, Sr. came to fulfillment when President Roxas signed Executive Order No. 19 creating Canlaon a new municipality on October 11, 1946. The new municipality of Canlaon covers Mabigo, Panubigan, and nine (9) other former Sitios. The seat of government was Sitio Mabigo. It was finally inauguration on January 1, 1947, with Isidro M. Bautista as the first Municipal Mayor.Products and Services
Main products of the city are vegetables and fruits. These can be purchased in a very low price. It’s easy to grow plants here since it is situated in the elevated part of the island. You can see sugarcane fields and rice fields almost at every side of the road, giving you a rural feeling in the middle of the city. Much of the agriculture products of the city are exported to the neighboring municipalities and islands.Business Oppotunity
Canlaon is a growing city. Because of its proximity to the Mount Canlaon and to other tourist attractions in the city, a hotel and restaurant business is perfect here. Business that offers local memorabilia will also give a big boost in the business.Canlaon City is also an ideal place for the production of organic products and herbal plants. Businessmen are also encouraged to put up tourism facilities especially resorts and demonstration farms. Small scale factories for the production of processed foods, furniture, and handicraft items are very much welcomed in this city.
Tourist spot
Canlaon Volcano – the highest peak in whole Negros Island with a height of 2,465 meters above sea level.The Oldest Tree – this is one of the main attractions in the city. It will take 42 individuals to embrace the whole trunk of it.
Festivals
Pasayaw Festival – this festival derived its name from the combined word of “Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw” (a thanksgiving through dance). This Pasayaw expresses the joys and jubilations in praise and thanksgiving to the Almighty God through the intercession of St. Joseph. The “Pasayaw Street Dancing & Parade” is participated in by 12 contingents from the 12 barangays.Natural Resources
Mount Canlaon is one of the remaining areas in the island where one can see the forest in its purely natural state. The area inhabits wide range of flora and fauna, several of which are endemic to the place. Valleys, waterfalls, caves, springs and other scenic beauty are among the added features of this 16th highest peak in the country. The need to protect and conserve this national patrimony is necessary for the benefit of future generation. The park covers an area of 24,557.60 hectares representing roughly 2% of the total land area of Negros Island. Negros Occidental accounts approximately 92% of the area while the remaining 8% falls within Negros Oriental.In terms of land distribution Canlaon City has 3,516 hectares of the Natural Park. San Carlos City is 8,762.152 hectares, Bago City 3,651.715 hectares, La Carlota City 1,046.154 hectares, Murcia 5,901.191 hectares and La Castellana has 3,239.147 Hectares.
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