Ilog
Municipality of Ilog | ||
Location of Ilog in the province of Negros Occidental | ||
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Basic data | ||
Region : | Western Visayas | |
Province : | Negros Occidental | |
Barangays : | 15th | |
District: | 6. District of Negros Occidental | |
PSGC : | 064513000 | |
Income class : | 2nd income bracket | |
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May 1, 2000 census
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Population : | 57,389 August 1, 2015 census
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Population density : | 203.7 inhabitants per km² | |
Area : | 281.70 km² | |
Coordinates : | 10 ° 2 ' N , 122 ° 46' E | |
Postal code : | 6109 | |
Geographical location in the Philippines | ||
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Ilog is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental on the island of Negros in the Philippines . It has 57,389 inhabitants (August 1, 2015 census) who live in 15 barangays . It belongs to the 2nd income bracket of the communities in the Philippines and is described as partially urbanized .
It is located approximately 104 km south of Bacolod City . The journey time is around two and a half hours by bus and around two hours by car. From Kabankalan City there is also the possibility to travel by jeepney . Its neighboring communities are Kabankalan City in the east, Candoni , Cauayan in the west, Hinoba-an and the province of Negros Oriental in the south. The narrow coastal strip in the north lies on the Gulf of Panay , into which the Ilog River flows. It forms a delta of around 50 km².
The Dancalan cave system with the Cueva Kabog, Cueva Tubig and Cueva Intsik caves is located on the territory of the municipality. A very striking mountain is Mount Kanlaoron, it is conical in shape and a cross has been erected on its summit. The Andulauan Bird Watching Sanctuary is located near the beach and is a popular destination.
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