Himamaylan is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Occidental on the island of Negros in the Philippines, officially the City of Himamaylan. The 2024 census counted 117,286 residents, compared with 116,240 in 2020, and the city covers about 367 square kilometres according to the national list of cities and municipalities. Because of its coastal location it is a rich source of different kinds of seafood, mainly fish, oysters, mussels and shrimps. The city celebrates the Himaya Festival from 14 to 25 April each year. Himamaylan was converted into a city on 5 March 2001, and as a component city it remains part of the provincial government of Negros Occidental.
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According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 117,286 people
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Due to its coastal location, it is a rich source of different types of seafood
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