CANLAON, MOUNT

also called Canlaon Volcano, active volcano, north-central portion of the island of Negros, Philippines. It lies about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Bacolod. Part of the volcanic Cordillera Central, it is, at 8,086 feet (2,465 m), the highest point in the Visayan Islands. Mount Canlaon National Park (1934) encompasses 95 square miles (245 square km) of rugged, forested terrain that includes craters, hot springs, and a variety of wildlife (monkeys, deer, and boars).