There are two major dialects generally spoken in the households and these are the Cebuano
dialect spoken in 969,192 persons (94.75%) and Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) in 49,101 or (4.80%
persons residing mostly in areas around Basay, Bayawan, Sta. Catalina, Canlaon City and some
areas in Mabinay.
English is primarily understood by a big majority of the population as well as the Tagalog
language. The big influencing factors include the movies, radios and television and publications.
English remains the medium of instruction in all schools, colleges and other higher learning
institutions.
