Escalante, Negros Occidental

Escalante is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental on the island of Negros in the Philippines, officially the City of Escalante. The 2024 census counted 97,050 residents, compared with 96,159 in 2020, and the city covers about 193 square kilometres according to the national list of cities and municipalities. Escalante was converted into a city on 28 February 2001. The city celebrates the annual Manlambus Festival every 30 May. As a component city it remains part of the provincial government of Negros Occidental while managing its own local affairs.