[3] Due to its coastal location, it is a rich source of different types of seafood, mainly fish, oysters, mussels and shrimps.

Today, the old Spanish-built fort constructed as a lookout point for frequent Moro raids is one of the historical attractions found in the city.

Himamaylan has a natural harbour characterised by deep waters favourable to access by marine vessels.

Located in the centre of the island, the city is conducive to operations reaching all parts of the country and the rest of Southeast Asia from a strategic point.

Poverty incidence of Himamaylan Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] The city's main sources of livelihood include fishery, sugarcane farming and sugar production, rice farming, mango cultivation and ethanol exports.