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Philippines · Western Visayas

Kabankalan: how to get there and around

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Kabankalan is a city of 210,893 people in Philippines (Western Visayas), 11 m (36 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population210,893
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
Area697 km²
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyPeso (PHP)
Dialling code+63
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Postal codes6111
Coordinates9.984, 122.814
Kabankalan

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Daylight in Kabankalan runs from about 11 h 35 min a day in late December to 12 h 45 min in late June (computed for 9.98° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Kabankalan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sibulan Airport (DGT, 90 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Kabankalan?

Bacolod-Silay International Airport (BCD), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Kabankalan?

About 210,893 people live in Kabankalan, across 697 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Kabankalan in?

Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Kabankalan?

The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Kabankalan?

Budta (357 km), Malingao (363 km), Zamboanga (351 km), Cebu City (124 km), Cagayan de Oro (261 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.