What is "himamaylan"

Himamaylan , officially the City of Himamaylan (; ) and often referred to as Himamaylan City, is a third class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 106,880 people. Himamaylan is south of Bacolod City, the provincial capital. Due to its coastal location, it is a rich source of different types of seafood, mainly fish, oysters, mussels and shrimps.

Himamaylan became a city on March 5, 2001, through a proclamation by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo under Republic Act No. 9028. It is the only city in the 5th District of Negros Occidental.