Silay
Silay, officially the City of Silay (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Silay; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Silay; Filipino: Lungsod ng Silay), is a 3rd class component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 130,478 people.
Silay | |
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| City of Silay | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname(s): "The Paris of Negros" "The Visayan Marseille" | |
| Anthem: Silaynon Song | |
Map of Negros Occidental with Silay highlighted | |
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Silay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°48′N 122°58′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1565 |
| Cityhood | June 12, 1957 |
| Barangays | 16 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Joedith C. Gallego |
| • Vice Mayor | Thomas Maynard J. Ledesma |
| • Representative | Jose Francisco B. Benitez |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 89,483 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 214.80 km2 (82.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,398 m (4,587 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 130,478 |
| • Density | 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| • Households | 32,693 |
| Demonym | Silaynon |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 17.60 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 893.6 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,367 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 934.2 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 587 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6116 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
It is part of the metropolitan area called Metro Bacolod, which includes the cities of Bacolod (the metropolitan center) and Talisay. It has a sizable commercial and fishing port and is the site of the new Bacolod–Silay International Airport, which replaced the old Bacolod City Domestic Airport.
Silay is often referred to as the "Paris of Negros" due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses. More than thirty of these houses have been declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as part of the Silay National Historical Landmark. In 2015, the city celebrated its 58th charter anniversary.