Bago
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city of the Philippines in the province of Negros Occidental
Key facts
- Country
- Philippines
- Region
- Negros Island Region
- Province
- Negros Occidental
- District
- 4th district
- Launched
- June 24, 1575
- Cityhood
- February 19, 1966
- Boroughs
- 24 (see Barangays )
- Type
- Sangguniang Panlungsod
- Mayor
- Marina Javellana-Yao
- Vice mayor
- Andrew Martin Y. Torres ( UNegA )
- Representative
- Jeffrey P. Ferrer ( NUP )
- Electorate
- 103,138 voters ( 2025 )
- Total
- 401.20 km (154.90 sq mi)
- Elevation
- 187 m (614 ft)
- Highest elevation
- 2,436 m (7,992 ft)
- Lowest elevation
- 0 m (0 ft)
- Density
- 481.04/km (1,245.9/sq mi)
- Households
- 47,427
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- City of Bago
- Population
- 192993
- Area
- 401.20
- Elevation
- 187
- Official website
- www.bagocity.gov.ph
- Image
- Public Plaza in Bago City.jpg
- Households
- 47427
- Dialing code
- 34
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- Commons category
- Bago, Negros Occidental
- postal code
- 6101
- poverty incidence
- 20.60
- electorate
- 103138
- fiscal/tax revenue
- 1627673033.77
- total assets
- 3068662475.39
- total expenditure
- 1366426310.81
- total liabilities
- 744576404.12
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Bago, officially the City of Bago (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Bago; Filipino: Lungsod ng Bago), is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 192,993 people.
It is also known as the “Home of Historical and Natural Treasures”, in recognition of its contributions to the history of Negros Occidental and the Philippines, as well as its rich landscapes, flora, and fauna that support its reputation as an ecotourism destination. The city is likewise referred to as the “Boxing Capital of the Philippines” due to the prominence of notable boxers it has produced. It is also home to one of only three known populations of the endangeredIrrawaddy dolphin in the entire Philippines, with the other populations found in Guimaras and Palawan. All three are classified as critically endangered.