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.
Metro Bacolod's population is 716,306.
Bacolod was created on 1938-06-18.
The area of Bacolod is 162.67 square kilometers.
Postal Code of Bacolod City is 6100
Bacolod Chicken Inasal was created in 1993.
Robinsons Place Bacolod was created in 1997.
The area of Metro Bacolod is 578.65 square kilometers.
SM City Bacolod was created in 2007.
Bacolod City College was created in 1997.
Nikki Bacolod was born on 1989-08-18.
Swift code for BPI Bacolod