Calatrava, officially the Municipality of Calatrava, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 82,540 people. Calatrava is 101 km from Bacolod via Negros Occidental Eco-Tourism Highway and 182 km from Dumaguete, the capital of Negros Oriental. The town is known for its monkey sanctuary.

History

Municipality of Calatrava was formally organized by virtue of Administrative Code of 1917 under Section 68 effective January 1, 1924 through the of Secretary of the Interior for the recommendation to the Governor-General.

Geography

Barangays

Calatrava is politically subdivided into 40 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

The people in the town primarily speak Cebuano, followed by Hiligaynon. Tagalog and English are generally understood especially in the urban areas.

Economy

The municipality of Calatrava is predominantly agricultural with almost 60% of its total land area devoted to agricultural use. Sugarcane occupies the largest share of agricultural land with almost one third followed by rice and corn. The total production per year can meet the cereal demand within the municipality with the excess being exported to nearby municipalities and cities. Other sectors include livestock, poultry, and fisheries.