San Carlos City, Philippines

San Carlos City Description

San Carlos City was known as Nabingkalan in the 17th century, which was derived from the name of a chieftain’s daughter in Negrito settlement who governs the barrio at that time. The settlement was later bought by a fellow Filipino from Cebu and the settlement since then developed into a Christian Village.

Cebuano is the major dialect spoken in San Carlos City. English and Tagalog are spoken well and understood especially in the urban areas. Pedicabs are common mode of transport within the city. Buses and jeepneys provide service for intertown travel.

San Carlos City Attractions

Antiques, hand woven cloth like hablon, shellcraft, ceramic ware, woodcraft, leather goods, pottery, baskets and children’s garments are among the best buys.

San Carlos City Location

San Carlos City is located at the Northeast part of Negros Island bounded by the Municipality of Calatrava on the North, Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto and the City of Bago on the West, Municipality of Vallehermoso and the City of Kanla-on in the South side, and by Tañon Strait in the East.