Isabela, officially the Municipality of Isabela, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
History In 1951, the barrios of Magallon, Odiong, and Guinpanaan were separated from Isabela and formed into the town of Magallon (now Moises Padilla).
Geography Isabela is from Bacolod (via La Castellana) or (via Hinigaran), from Guihulngan, from Binalbagan, and from Hinigaran.
Barangays Isabela is politically subdivided into 30 barangays, namely:
Amin Banogbanog Bulad Bungahin Cabcab Camangcamang Camp Clark Cansalongon Guintubhan Libas Limalima Makilignit Mansablay Maytubig Panaquiao Barangay 1 (Poblacion) Barangay 2 (Poblacion) Barangay 3 (Poblacion) Barangay 4 (Poblacion) Barangay 5 (Poblacion) Barangay 6 (Poblacion) Barangay 7 (Poblacion) Barangay 8 (Poblacion) Barangay 9 (Poblacion) Riverside Rumirang San Agustin Sebucawan Sikatuna Tinongan Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Panublion Festival, started during the time of Mayor Irene C. Montilla. Gained national awareness because of the high level talent mayor and Vice Mayor Montilla brought in, culminating in Moira Dela Torre coming to Isabela. These were heights rare to be seen in a municipality as small as Isabela but history was made under their leadership.
Notable personalities
Lt. Cesar Basa, World War II pilot and hero. First Filipino aviator killed during aerial combat. Allan K., actor-comedian/TV host/entrepreneur
References
External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Isabela Profile at the Official Website of Negros Occidental Philippine Census Information Municipality of Isabela Local Governance Performance Management System