Silay

Silay is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental on the island of Negros in the Philippines, officially the City of Silay. It is often called the Paris of Negros because of 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. The 2024 census counted 136,802 residents, compared with 130,478 in 2020, and the city covers about 215 square kilometres according to the national list of cities and municipalities. In 2015 the city celebrated its 58th charter anniversary, which places its charter in 1957.