INVEST IN LA CARLOTA CITY
The Bioenergy Capital of Negros
Premier hub for sugarcane milling and bioethanol production, robust commercial growth, high agricultural yield, and rich heritage eco-tourism in Central Negros Occidental.
Quick Facts
ClassificationComponent City
Labor Force50,066
Agri-Land Share7,991 Hectares
Biofuel Production64.5 Million Liters
Active Businesses1,156 Establishments
ROXOL Sales₱2.718 Billion
Tourist Arrivals52,730 Annual Visits
Logistics Access53.5 km to Int'l Airport · 25 km to Port
Economic Performance & Core Drivers
Industrial Milling & Biofuels
ROXOL Bioenergy Sales₱2.718 Billion
ROXOL Annual Biofuel Output64.5M Liters
Central Azucarera Sales₱1.797 Billion
Milled Sugar Production52,560 Tons
Export Sugar Revenue₱15.75 Million
Commercial Landscape (1,156 Active)
Wholesale & Retail743 (64.27%)
Food & Restaurants125 (10.81%)
Rentals & Real Estate69 (5.97%)
Financial Services53 (4.58%)
Per Capita Income₱2,418.55
Connectivity & Infrastructure
Logistics & Port Distances
Pulupandan Port25.00 km
BREDCO Port (Bacolod)37.25 km
Bacolod-Silay Int'l Airport53.50 km
Total Road Network231.94 km
Registered Utility Vehicles2,329 Vehicles
Utilities & Telecoms
Power ProviderNOCECO Grid
Total Power Connections13,511 Units
Monthly Consumption2.71M kWh
Water System Connections11,368 Households
Cellular Coverage7 Cell Sites (Globe/Smart)
Land Allocation & Human Capital
Zoning & Land Use (Hectares)
Agricultural Zone7,991.27 has
Built-up (Residential/Comm)2,770.82 has
Forest Protection & Production1,431.38 has
Agri-Eco Tourism209.42 has
Agro-Industrial & Industrial205.46 has
Total Land Area13,729 has
Workforce & Demographic Profile
Total Labor Force50,066
Employed Males24,949
Employed Females25,177
Tourism & Hospitality Assets
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Investment Priority Areas
Agro-Industry & Bioenergy
Biofuel ExpansionExpansion of sugarcane milling, bioethanol production, and biomass energy.
85-Hectare EcozoneDedicated Agro-Industrial Ecozone ready for manufacturing locators.
Agri-Diversification
High-Value CropsHigh-yield coffee, cacao, and vegetable contract farming.
Post-HarvestCold storage, packaging, and processing centers to support local crops.
Eco-Tourism & Commercial
Upland ResortsHighland resort and wellness development around the Guintubdan area.
Retail & DiningCommercial expansion to support 743+ active trade enterprises.
Investible Opportunities
Strategic Project Opportunities
85-Hectare Agro-Industrial Ecozone Infrastructure
Upland Resort & Eco-Wellness Complex (Guintubdan)
Commercial Complex & Modern Public Market Hub
Biomass & Renewable Energy Upgrades
High-Value Agricultural Processing Facilities
Ease of Doing Business
La Carlota City provides streamlined processing for investors with robust power capacity via NOCECO, direct highway access to Bacolod and major ports, and an active business licensing framework.
Agro-Industrial Ecozone Framework
Streamlined Business Licensing
Robust NOCECO Power Grid
Pro-Investor Local Incentives