Binalbagan

The Municipality of Binalbagan is situated 62 kilometers south of Bacolod City, the capital of the Province of Negros Occidental. With a coordinate of latitude 10°8’N and longitude 122° 54’E, it is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Hinigaran, on the Northwest by the Municipality of Isabela, on the East by the Municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, on the Southeast by the Municipality of Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, on the South by the City of Himamaylan and on the West by the Gulf of Panay. Travel time from Bacolod City via public transport is 1 ½ hours and 1 hour by private vehicle.

POPULATION

170,981

AREA

34,672.1382 ha

BARANGAY

24

Heritage House

Tantia Ancestral House

1930s

Tangible Immovable

Well-preserved

Private

None

Built in the 1930’s located infront of the public park at  Sitio Payao, Municipality of Binalabagan. It is an American Colonial influence house with series of alteration happened as the years passed by. The main Sala and Dining room is at the second floor of the house. Wall and floor and made out of V-Cut timber typical during the 1930’s and molding geometric design to gave aesthetic on the ceiling. A piano Is a must during those period that serves as entertainment in the house. Geometric molding pattern on the ceiling as an art deco influence at the main Sala and Dining room.

Heritage House

Locsin – Llamas Ancestral House

1930s

Tangible Immovable

Well-preserved

Private

Built in the 1930’s a typical concrete cement mansion with octagonal watch tower on the left side and roof deck. An octagonal hanged room on the right side serves as the prayer nook of the family.  It has corinthians pillars with arches at the Sala and the main entrance. At present, the house serves as the administration building of Binalbagan Catholic College.