Mabinay

Mabinay
Municipality of Mabinay
Mabinay Terminal Complex
Nickname: 
The Caves Capital of the Philippines
Map of Negros Oriental with Mabinay highlighted
Interactive map of Mabinay
Mabinay
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 9°44′N 122°55′E / 9.73°N 122.92°E / 9.73; 122.92
CountryPhilippines
RegionNegros Island Region
ProvinceNegros Oriental
District 2nd district
FoundedJune 21, 1959
Barangays32 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorErnie T. Uy
 • Vice MayorJoeterry A. Uy (Lakas)
 • RepresentativeMa. Isabel L. Sagarbarria (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Ejian A. Uy
  • Jonathan P. Dingal
  • Godiardo M. Codera, Jr.
  • Larry A. Rodriguez
  • Enozario T. Baldoza
  • Elan N. Cadayday
  • Elvie M. Torres
  • Eduardo K. Solon
  • Edwin Garcia
  • Rica G. Abrio
  • ex officio ABC president
  • ex officio SK chairman
 • Electorate54,133 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
319.44 km2 (123.34 sq mi)
Elevation
153 m (502 ft)
Highest elevation
426 m (1,398 ft)
Lowest elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
85,770
 • Density268.5/km2 (695.4/sq mi)
 • Households
20,331
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
30.26
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 380.2 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 1,329 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 366.9 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 447.8 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityNegros Oriental 1 Electric Cooperative (NORECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
6208
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)35
Native languagesCebuano
Ata
Tagalog
Hiligaynon

Mabinay, officially the Municipality of Mabinay, is a municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 85,770 people, making it the most-populous municipality in Negros Oriental.