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Location Lat 10° 40' 0N Long 122° 57' 0E Bacolod is located at an elevation of 42' above sea level in Negros Occidental Province on the northwest coast of Negros Island in the Western Visayas (Region VI) in the Philippines. Borders Guimaras Strait to the west. Today known as "Bacolod City". Some American wartime references incorrectly spell the location "Bacalod" incorrectly. Wartime History Occupied by the Japanese. Prior to American liberation, the Japanese destroy part of the city and withdrew to the northeast, leaving the city relativity undefeated aside from small delaying groups. On March 30, 1945 liberated by the U.S. Army. American missions against Bacolod October 30, 1944–March 18, 1945 Bacolod Airfield Built prewar and used by the Japanese until liberated and still in use today. Contribute
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