Silay
Also known as City of Silay, Silay City, Silay, Negros Occidental
Silay, officially the City of Silay (; ), is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
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Article
33 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- The Legend of Princess Kansilay
- History
- Spanish colonization
- Negros Revolution
- World War II
- Post-World War II
- Cityhood
- Culture
- Kabataang Silay Ensemble Rondalla
- Hugyaw Kansilay Festival
- Geography
- Barangays
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Negros Occidental Convention Center
- Transportation
- Airports
- Education
- Public schools
- Elementary
- High schools
- Private schools
- College
- Gallery
- Sister cities
- Local
- International
- Notable people
- See also
- References
- External links
Silay, officially the City of Silay (; ), is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Silay is often referred to as the "Paris of Negros" due to its artists, cultural shows and large collection of perfectly preserved heritage houses. More than thirty of these houses have been declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as part of the Silay National Historical Landmark. In 2015, the city celebrated its 58th charter anniversary.