Isabela, officially the Municipality of Isabela, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 65,399 people.
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History
In 1951, the barrios of Magallon, Odiong, and Guinpanaan were separated from Isabela and formed into the town of Magallon (now Moises Padilla).
Geography
Isabela is 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Bacolod (via La Castellana) or 71 kilometres (44 mi) (via Hinigaran), 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Guihulngan, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Binalbagan, and 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Hinigaran.
Barangays
Isabela is politically subdivided into 30 barangays, namely:
Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Isabela (%)
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Panublion Festival, started during the time of Mayor Irene C. Montilla. Gained national awareness because of the high level talent mayor and Vice Mayor Montilla brought in, culminating in Moira Dela Torre coming to Isabela. These were heights rare to be seen in a municipality as small as Isabela but history was made under their leadership.
Notable personalities
Lt. Cesar Basa, World War II pilot and hero. First Filipino aviator killed during aerial combat.
Allan K., actor-comedian/TV host/entrepreneur