Place:La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Western Visayas, Philippines

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NameLa Castellana
TypeMunicipality
Coordinates10.333°N 123.033°E
Located inNegros Occidental, Western Visayas, Philippines
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La Castellana, officially the Municipality of La Castellana, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 79,492 people.

The town is named after the famous "Paseo de la Castellana" in Madrid, Spain.

La Castellana is a rural town at the base of Kanlaon Volcano, known for its natural springs, water falls and scenic spots. 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. Caduhada Spring Resort is a popular tourist spot located in Sitio Mambangon, Barangay Cabacungan. La Castellana is from Bacolod City.

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