San Carlos

Negros, Philippines
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San Carlos, city, northeastern Negros island, Philippines. Set in an area of concentrated sugarcane production, it is the site of a large sugar mill established in 1912. Frequent ferry service across Tanon Strait from Toledo on the island of Cebu brings large numbers of migrant workers to the surrounding sugar plantations. The city has deepwater port facilities and also has an airport. Inc. city, 1960. Pop. (2000) 118,259; (2010) 129,981.