La Castellana, Negros Occidental
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 Map of Negros Occidental with La Castellana highlighted |
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 La Castellana
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| Coordinates: 10°21′N 123°04′E / 10.350°N 123.067°ECoordinates: 10°21′N 123°04′E / 10.350°N 123.067°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Congr. district | 5th district of Negros Occidental |
| Barangays | 13 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alberto A. Nicor Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 185.22 km2 (71.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 71,013 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (990/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 6131 |
| Dialing code | 34 |
La Castellana is a first class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 71,013 people.
La Castellana is a rural town situated at the base of Kanlaon Volcano, known for its natural springs, water falls and scenic spots. It is named after the famous "Paseo de la Castellana" in Madrid, Spain. It is an agricultural town engaged in sugarcane, rice and banana farming. It is home of many festivals namely Bailes de Luces, Banana Festival and Senior San Vicente Ferrer Feast Day where devotees far and near attend to for healing.
La Castellana is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.
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