Candoni

Also known as Candoni, Negros Occidental

Candoni, officially the Municipality of Candoni (; ; ), formerly known as Tabla Valley, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 22,083 people.

Key facts

Settlement.image_skyline: Candoni Negros.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Mountain view showing a rice field in a rural area in Candoni
Settlement.image_flag: Flag_of_Candoni,_Negros_Occidental.png
Settlement.flag_size: 120x80px
Settlement.seal_size: 100x80px
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Philippines
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within the
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Philippines
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.other_name: Tabla Valley
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 1958
Settlement.parts_type: Barangays

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Municipality of Candoni
Population: 22083
Area: 191.70
Elevation: 252
Image: Candoni Negros.jpg
Households: 5629
Dialing code: 34

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Commons category: Candoni
postal code: 6110
inception: 1958-00-00
poverty incidence: 30.34
fiscal/tax revenue: 173140813.98
total assets: 395544961.13
total expenditure: 163664933.87
total liabilities: 78319873.30
electorate: 16457

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Contents

Etymology
History
Geography
Climate
Barangays
Demographics
Economy
Financial
Palm oil plantation project
Tourism
Zone of Peace
Sit-an Cave
Festivals
Education
Elementary
High school
Tertiary
Notable personalities
References
External links

==Etymology== Candoni was derived from the native phrase Kan Dune, which translates to "belonging to Dune", a legendary beautiful maiden named Dionesia who committed suicide after being forced by her parents to marry a man she did not love.