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Negros Occidental

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Information about Bacolod

Bacolod is widely celebrated as the City of Smiles, globally famous for its vibrant annual MassKara Festival and warm local hospitality. It is a premier culinary destination known across the country for sweet local pastries like piaya and the iconic, savory chicken inasal.

Type
City
Province
Negros Occidental
Region
Negros Island Region
Island
Visayas
Area Size
162.67
Latitude
10.67646
Longitude
122.9509

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