The local government of the City of Talisay exercises supervision over 27 barangays, majority of which are located in urban areas. Mayor Eric "Doc" Saratan is the current mayor of Talisay City, a 5th class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. The current Vice-Mayor is Neil Lizares. The LGU serves a population of 79,146 people in 15,774 households.