INVEST IN HINOBA-AN
Quick Facts
Location & Natural Assets
Geography & Boundaries
Southernmost municipality of Negros Occidental, 198 km south of Bacolod City. Bordered by Sipalay & Candoni (north), Basay, Negros Oriental (south), Ilog (east), and the Sulu Sea (west).
Topography & Climate
Interior mountains block northeast monsoon; coastline exposed to southwest monsoon.
Ancestral Domain & Soil Resources
Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT)
CADT No. RO6-HIN-0308-061 covering 8,240.43 hectares across 9 barangays, claimed by the Bukidnon Maghat indigenous group. Largest portions: Damutan (4,748 ha), Culipapa (970 ha), Daug (909 ha).
Soil Types (NAMRIA)
- Paraon clay steep phase – 93.29%
- Bantay clay loam
- Umingan clay loam
Infrastructure & Utilities
Electrification (2019)
Investment opportunity: Off-grid and microgrid renewable energy projects.
Telecommunications
Globe Telecom: 3 sites – Bacuyangan (14km radius), Barangay 2 (20km), Culipapa (14km).
Smart Communications: 228.6‑meter tower in Barangay 1 Poblacion (20km signal radius).
Economic Drivers: Food & Marine Bounty
Provincial Designation: Food Growth Center
Under the Negros Occidental Provincial Physical Framework Plan, Hinoba-an is a primary Food Growth Center, leveraging 10,302 ha of agricultural land and 200 ha of active fishponds.
Tuna Capital of NIR
Renowned for yellowfin tuna, dalupapa (giant squid), dried barongoy (flying fish), tuna tocino. The town supplies premium seafood to Negros and beyond.
Organic & Craft Products
Turmeric powder, nito crafts (woven from native ferns), soft brooms. Value‑adding opportunities for export and specialty markets.
Tourism: Heaven by the Sea
Natural Attractions
- Obong Caves (island hopping)
- Dive safaris – pristine MPAs
- Mountain landscapes & waterfalls
Marine Protected Areas: Sangke, Culipapa, Pook, Daug – securing dive ecosystems.
Accommodation & Hospitality
High concentration of beachside resorts:
- 7 resorts in Barangay Pook
- 2 resorts in Talacagay
- 1 each in Bacuyangan & Bulwangan
Mineral Wealth & Industrial Zones
Metallic & Non‑Metallic Deposits
Southern Negros Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
The Provincial Physical Framework Plan has designated Hinoba-an as a prime candidate site for a Southern Negros Special Economic Zone. Ideal for:
- Agri‑industrial processing
- Seafood cold storage & canning
- Light manufacturing & logistics
- Eco‑industrial park
Investment Priority Areas
Tuna & Marine Value Chain
Cold storage, blast freezing, canning, tuna processing, and export logistics. Leverage the "Tuna Capital" brand.
Eco‑Tourism Infrastructure
Resort development, dive shop operations, island‑hopping facilities, and eco‑lodges. Expand accommodation capacity.
Renewable Energy & Electrification
Solar mini‑grids, small hydro, and off‑grid solutions for remote barangays (Damutan, Sangke).
Special Economic Zone Locators
Manufacturing, agro‑processing, and logistics within the proposed Southern Negros SEZ. Tax incentives and streamlined permits.
Bulk Water & Sanitation
Commercial water systems to serve expanding tourism and industrial zones.
Mineral Processing
Limestone and silica quarrying, cement production, and value‑added mineral processing.
Ease of Doing Business
Hinoba-an is committed to investor facilitation. The LGU implements BOSS (Business One Stop Shop), E‑BPLS, and offers incentives under the Local Investment and Incentives Code.