The city of Escalante is located in the northeastern part of Negros Occidental
Province in Western Visayas Region. It is bounded on the north and west by Sagay City,
on the east by the Visayan Sea and on the south by the town of Taboso. Escalante can reached by air via Bacolod-Silay International
Airport or by sea. It has a total land area of 192.7 square kilometers and is composed of 21 barangays.
The city offers opportunities in food processing especially sugar-based foods, meat and fish processing. The manufacture of furniture, clothing
and fashion accessories, jewelry, personal care and other consumer goods are encouraged. The establishment of commercial complexes and tourist facilities are welcomed in this city.