Location
Canlaon City is situated on the Eastern side of Mount Kanlaon, in the Province of Negros Oriental. Its 9.5 kilometers from the foot of Mount Kanlaon 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.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Mount Kanlaon 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.
CHIEF PRODUCTS:
Agriculture - vegetables, rice, sugar, corn
Manufacturing and Processing - Grain mills, Bakeries, Hollow blocks manufacturing, mining - Sand and gravel quarry
CLIMATE
Canlaon is not situated in a typhoon prone line, but usually experiences backwash originating from low pressure area during rainy months usually from May to November. The months with the heaviest rainfall are July, August, September, October and November.
The dry season occurs from December to April. During dry spell, agricultural lands experience inadequate water supply causing low production output. Temperature can vary from a low of 16 degrees C to a high 37 decrees C.
12 Barangays of Canlaon City
Total Population
1. Barangay Aquino 1,679
2. Barangay Bayog 2,175
3. Barangay Binalbagan 2,471
4. Barangay Bucalan 3,348
5. Barangay Budlasan 3,612
6. Barangay Linothangan 3,183
7. Barangay Lumapao 2,695
8. Barangay Mabigo (City Center) 9,765
9. Barangay Malaiba 3,726
10. Barangay Masulog 4,327
11. Barangay Panubigan 5,150
12. Barangay Pula 4,415
RIVERS 1 major river and 6 minor tributaries:
Major: Binalbagan River. Minor: Inayawan River, Masulog River, Malaiba River, Bucalan & Budlasan River, and Tokon-tokon River
All these minor tributaries wind its way through mountain ravine and drain into Binalbagan River. It is the largest and longest river flowing thorough Brgy. Binalbagan, Sitio Angas and Budlasan and to Negros Occidental then finally to the sea. There are 2 sources of potable water spring supplying the rural and urban areas, the Magaabon and Ngalan springs.
PEOPLE
Natives/Tribes – only very few are left of the natives who occupied the upland of the city. These natives, characterized by black complexion and of short stature are called ATI. They still live in the southern portion of Mt. Canlaon specifically in Sitio Mananauin of Brgy. Masulog. Their means of livelihood had already been influenced by the present trend such as farming although they still indulge in hunting.
Prominent Citizens – These are the heirs of families having vast track of lands during the Spanish regime which used to be haciendas and rice fields. Others found their luck in business which enabled them to acquire valuable properties and real estates.
DIALECTS
Canlaon City is predominantly a Cebuano speaking city having a total of 74.79% followed by Hiligaynon comprising 22.63% of the total population.
RELIGION
Roman Catholic 87.21%
Evangelical 0.14%
Iglesia ni Kristo 3.83%
UCCP 3.63%
Aglipay 0.42%
Islam 0.003%
CJLDS 0.03%
Jehovah’s W. 0.28%
PBMA 0.07%
SVD 0.08%
Assembly of God 0.33%
FSGC 0.10%
GWMC 0.005%
Other protestant 0.16%
Bible Baptist 0.06%
Other Baptist 0.96%
IEMELF 0.09%
Not stated 1.47%
EDUCATIONS:
PRIVATE SCHOOLS:
Saint Joseph Canlaon College (SJCC)
Saint Luke Society School
Hanzel and Gretel (Kindergarten)
Little Angel (Kindergarten)
Seventh Day Adventist (Primary School)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School (JBCMHS - Panubigan Main Campus)
Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School (JBCMHS - Mabigo Uptown Annex)
Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School (JBCMHS - Budlasan High School Annex)
Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School (JBCMHS - Masulog High School)
Panubigan Elementary School
Canlaon Central School
Canlaon City Elementary School
Binalbagan Elementary School
Bayog Elementary School
Lumapao Elementary School
Malaiba Elementry School
Pula Elementary School
Linothangan Elementary School
Masulog Elementary School
Budlasan Elementary School
Tabalogo Primary School
Mananawin Primary School
Manggapa Primary School
Aquino Primary School
VillaIowa Elementary School
Upper Lumapao Elementary School
Gaboc Primary School
Tigbahi Primary School
Minabuntod Primary School
Guibawan Primary School
Pinamintigan Primary School
Bucalan Elementary School
Kabulihan Primary School
CANLAON CITY OFFICIALS:
Hon. Jimmy L. Clerigo
City Mayor
Hon. chubasco B. Cardenas
City Vice-Mayor
City Councilors:
Hon. Diego E. Santiago
Hon. Joel B. Bacornay
Hon. Beberly Z. Canada
Hon. Filomena B. Bascones
Hon. Siegfredo B. Cardenas
Hon. Rodolfo L. Clerigo
Hon. Roderick B. Schon
Hon. Aldin L. Avila
Hon. Clementino B. Llanes
Hon. Basilio L. Bautista
LEGEND OF CANLAON CITY
There lived once upon a time, Princess Laon whose rare beauty was admired and adored by princes and men of not far and wide. Not long after, Kang – a handsome prince and admirer whose physical prow ness was respected by all natives came along. No sooner they met, and then love captivated both their hearts. His desire to marry her was opposed by Laon’s father. Kang knew that his and Laon father were bitter enemies. So, the two lovers decided to elope but were captured and condemned to die in the wilderness. Years passed, the mound beneath in which Kang and Laon were buried together rose up into a mighty mountain belching forth smoke and fire as if in defiance. People then called this volcano Kanglaon or Kanlaon for euphony in memory of the two unfortunate lovers. And beneath the mountain legs where the City of Canlaon exits.
PLACES TO VISIT:
OISCA Farm – Agricultural, Japanese Organization
OLDDEST TREE – located in Oisca Farm
PHILVOCS
SUDLON FALLS – located in Sitio Mapot,
INLAND -Located in Brgy. Malaiba
PADUDUSAN NATURAL SLIDES – located in Brgy. Masulog
MISSION:
The Canlaon Enironmentalist Society or ( CES ) aims to educate and inform the canlaonian people about canlaon environmental issues. We also provide a non-partisan platfrom for forging partnerships and creating networks which share kwowledge and values to each member on how to protect canlaon natural resources...
VISSION:
Our vission is to be a society that raises environmental awareness, encourage people for there responsibilities and promotes partnerships within the community of canlaon for it's brighter tommorrow...
OBJECTIVES:
* To support local communities in implementing environmentally sustainable development projects;
* To raise awareness about the global, national and local environmental problems;
* To carry out research and study on environment issues that affects the quality of life;
* To create partnership and working relation with local environmental problems with emphasis on hot issues faced by local community;
* To mobilise its members to help local communities in their development;
* Encourage the spirit of participation to begin tree planting activities for homes and schools;
WHERE TO STAY:
Canlaon City Pension House
Tel. No (035) 4140190
FandC GUESTHOUSE
Tel. No (035) 414 0019
Midway Inn and Restaurant
JCC Business Inn
Tel. No. (035) 4140063
SBC Pizza Lodge
More Inn's to open SOON...
COMMUNICATIONS:
Globe, Globelines, Smart, Talk n Text, Touch Mobile
