Bacolod, the capital city of Negros Occidental in the Philippines, derives its name from the Hiligaynon word "bakolod," which means "a place of the hills." This name reflects the city's geographical features and its early settlement patterns. Historically, it was a small fishing village that gradually developed into a thriving urban center. The name signifies both the natural landscape and the community's roots.
Bacolod's population is 531,943.
Bacolod was created on 1938-06-18.
The area of Bacolod is 162.67 square kilometers.
Metro Bacolod's population is 716,306.
Postal Code of Bacolod City is 6100
Nikki Bacolod was born on 1989-08-18.
Bacolod Chicken Inasal was created in 1993.
Bacolod City College was created in 1997.
SM City Bacolod was created in 2007.
The area of Metro Bacolod is 578.65 square kilometers.
Robinsons Place Bacolod was created in 1997.
Swift code for BPI Bacolod