Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
Enrique B. Magalona
Saravia | |
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| Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: "Blue Crabs Capital of Negros Occidental" | |
Map of Negros Occidental with Enrique B. Magalona highlighted | |
Interactive map of Enrique B. Magalona | |
Enrique B. Magalona Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 10°53′N 122°58′E / 10.88°N 122.97°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Negros Island Region |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| District | 3rd district |
| Named after | Enrique Magalona |
| Barangays | 23 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Matthew Louis P. Malacon (PFP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Marvin M. Malacon (PFP) |
| • Representative | Javier Miguel L. Benitez (PFP) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 41,465 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 113.25 km2 (43.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 65,730 |
| • Density | 580.4/km2 (1,503/sq mi) |
| • Households | 16,151 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 17.99 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 292.1 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 631.8 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 266.2 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 274 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6118 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)34 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Tagalog |
Enrique B. Magalona, officially the Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Enrique B. Magalona; Tagalog: Bayan ng Enrique B. Magalona), also known simply as E. B. Magalona and formerly known and still commonly referred to as Saravia, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 65,730 people.
The town is also known for the Tomongtong Mangrove Eco-Trail.