INVEST IN MURCIA
Gateway to Mambukal · Agri-Eco Hub of Negros Occidental
Home to the famous Mambukal Mountain Resort, thriving agro-industry (Tanduay, Nature's Spring), and a robust livestock sector. Murcia offers cool highland climate, rich natural assets, and strategic proximity to Bacolod.
Quick Facts
Land Area18,074.15 hectares
National Roads29.99 km (concrete)
Barangays23
Labor Force53,502 · 95.8% employed
Rice Production10,365 MT / 1,978.67 ha
Households (2018)18,000 · 12,234 electrified
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Logistical Proximity
Nearest Airport26 km (Bacolod-Silay)
Nearest Seaport18.7 km (Bacolod BREDCO)
Road Network
National Roads29.992 km (concrete)
Municipal Roads3.308 km (concrete)
Barangay Roads21.208 km (15.1 concrete, 6.1 gravel)
Public Transport (2019 vs 2018)
Buses30 (↓ from 52)
Jeepneys40 (↓ from 58)
Tricycles433 (↑ from 385)
Pedicabs151 (↑ from 99)
Utilities & Social Infrastructure
Water Supply
Water District connections (2019)4,395 (↑ from 3,309 in 2018)
Deep Well Systems (2019)1,007 households
Improved Springs (2019)372 households
Clean Water Ordinance & Wastewater Management program active.
Electrification
Residential connections (2018)13,570 (↑ from 12,768)
Commercial connections657 (↑ from 607)
Industrial connections7 (↑ from 4)
Unserved households (2018)5,766 out of 18,000
Education & Health
- Central Philippines Adventist College (CPAC)
- Catholic Ming Yuan College
- 25 public elementary schools
- 5 public high schools
- 1 Main Health Center + 24 Barangay Health Stations
Core Economic Drivers
Agriculture & Livestock
Rice1,978.67 ha · 10,365 MT
Corn298 ha · 6.9 MT
Swine7,120 heads
Carabao3,210 heads
Poultry23,520 heads (including fighting cocks, ducks)
Bamboo production is a high-potential future asset.
Manufacturing & Processing
- Tanduay Distillers (bottling)
- Nature's Spring (bottled water)
- Liquid Packaging Corp. (plastic bottles)
- 2 chicken dressing plants
Tourism & Hospitality
Mambukal Mountain Resort
Famous hot springs, dipping pools, lagoon, spa, hotel rooms, and food court. A premier eco‑tourism destination.
Other Resorts & Attractions
- Pandanon Valley Resort
- Twin River Resort (4.5 ha)
- MK Farm/Resort (fruit orchards)
- Graceland View Resort
- Bacolod Golf & Country Club (35 ha)
- Immaculate Conception Church, Mama Mary Shrine
- Cutflower farms (Sitio Katugasan)
Financial & Cooperative Ecosystem
Banking & Microfinance
BPI Direct Banko, FCH Finance Corp., ASA Philippines Foundation, CARD Inc., RAFI Micro Finance, JGM Finance Corp., Murcia Officials & Employees Multi-purpose Cooperative, and others.
Investment Priority Areas
Agro-Processing & Plantations
- High-value industrial crop plantations
- Contract animal growing (poultry, cattle, hogs)
- Fruit processing, gamefowl breeding
- Meat processing, furniture (wood & bamboo crafts)
Industrial Infrastructure
- Cold storage & ice plants
- Land transport terminals
- Modernized municipal abattoir (planned)
Services & Tourism Expansion
- High-end mountain resorts, golf & sports facilities
- Movie houses, public markets
- Business One‑Stop‑Shop Pasalubong Center (target project)
Property & Environment
- Socialized housing communities
- Municipal utility water delivery systems
- Solid waste management (sanitary landfill plan)
Ease of Doing Business
Murcia operates a streamlined Business One Stop Shop (BOSS), E‑BPLS, and a Local Investment & Incentives Code offering tax holidays and a 70% local hiring preference. The LGU is committed to “GERRY C.A.R.E.S” – Committed to Achieve Responsible and Excellent Service.
Local Investment & Incentives Code
Business One Stop Shop (BOSS)
E-BPLS Compliant
70% Local Hiring Preference