Monday, November 24, 2008

Fast Facts: Canlaon City

Canlaon City is a 4th class city in the province of Oriental Negros, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 46,548 people in 9,302 households. Canlaon is located 168 km 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, Canlaon Volcano, which is 2,465 meters above sea level at its highest point.

Canlaon City is politically sub-divided into 12 barangays;
    Bayog
    Binalbagan
    Bucalan (East Budlasan) 
    Linothangan
    Lumapao
    Malaiba
    Masulog
    Panubigan
    Mabigo (Pob.)Canla-on City 
    Pula
    Budlasan (West Budlasan)
    Aquino

Magnificent Kanlaon Volcano