Location: Silay City
Visayas, Philippines
Country: Philippines
Region: Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province: Negros Occidental
District: 3rd district of Negros Occidental
Founded: 1565
Cityhood: June 12, 1957
Barangays: 16 (see Barangays)
Government• Type: Sangguniang Panlungsod
• Mayor: Mark Andrew Golez
• Vice Mayor: Joedith Gallego
• Congressman: Alfredo Abelardo B. Benitez
• Electorate: 78,488 voters (2016)
Area• Total: 214.80 km (82.93 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)• Total: 126,930
• Density: 590/km (1,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s): Silaynon
Time zone: PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code: 6116
PSGC: 064526000
IDD : area code: +63 (0)34
Climate type: tropical climate
Income class: 3rd city income class
Website: www.silaycity.gov.ph
Top Things to do in Silay City
The 10 Best Things to do in Silay City, Visayas
December 14, 2021 Trinity Boughner
Silay, officially the City of Silay (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Silay), is a 3rd class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 126,930 people.
Restaurants in Silay City
1. Lantawan View
2. San Diego Pro-Cathedral
3. Maria Ledesma Golez Heritage Building
4. Hofilena Heritage House
Silay City, Negros Occidental Philippines +63 34 495 4561
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By ler0ma
Everything comes alive in this museum through the stories of Ramon Hofileña, the owner and tour guide of the museum. Tell him if you only have an hour or less to spare so that he could tailor-fit his lecture/tour.
5. North Elementary School, Gabaldon School Houses
6. Bernardino Jalandoni Museum
7. Silay Public Plaza
8. The Old Port of Silay City
9. Balay Negrense Museum
Cinco De Noviembre Street Barangay III, Silay City, Negros Occidental 6116 Philippines +63 34 714 7676 http://www.balaynegrense.com/
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4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Arcquitecto - Davao del Sur Province, Philippines
As a person who loves the history of things, I recommend this place, it can tell a lot about the history of Silay, the affluent families of the past and how the house survived the ravages of time.
