Isabela, Negros Occidental
Isabela, officially the Municipality of Isabela, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,516 people.
Isabela | |
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| Municipality of Isabela | |
Barangay Camangcamang with Mabinay Mountains seen in the distance | |
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| Nickname: The Sweet Heart of Negros | |
Map of Negros Occidental with Isabela highlighted | |
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Isabela Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°12′N 122°59′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 5th district |
| Barangays | 30 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Irene C. Montilla |
| • Vice Mayor | Juan Miguel C. Montilla |
| • Representative | Emilio Bernardino L. Yulo III |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 41,301 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 178.76 km2 (69.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 651 m (2,136 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 64,516 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (930/sq mi) |
| • Households | 15,685 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 28.00 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 200.6 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 375.4 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 235.5 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 72.84 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6128 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Ati Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Isabela is known for BISCOM (Binalbagan Isabela Sugar Company) located in nearby Binalbagan town.
In 1951, the barrios of Magallon, Odiong and Guinpanaan were separated from Isabela and formed into the town of Magallon (now Moises Padilla).
Isabela is 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Bacolod.
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