Lapuz, Iloilo City

Lapuz (locally [laˈpus]) is one of the seven districts of Iloilo City, in the Philippine province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay, in the Western Visayas. It is the smallest district by land area as well as the least populous district, with 31,747 people in the 2020 census. The Iloilo International Port Complex (IIPC) and the Iloilo Fastcraft & Roro Terminal are both located in Lapuz.

Lapuz
Iloilo City District
Iloilo International Port in Loboc, Lapuz, Iloilo City.
Map of Iloilo City with Lapuz highlighted in pink
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas (Region VI)
ProvinceIloilo (geographically only)
CityIloilo City
Congressional DistrictLone district of Iloilo City
EstablishedJuly 16, 1937 (As a part of La Paz)
IncorporatedDecember 17, 2008 (As a district of Iloilo City)
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 • MayorGeronimo "Jerry" P. Trenas (Mayor of Iloilo City)
Area
 • Total3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
 • Total31,747
 • Density9,775.86/km2 (25,319.4/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Lapuznon
Time zoneUTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
ZIP code
5000
Area code(s)33
Native languagesHiligaynon
Patron saintNuestra Señora Del Rosario
Feast DayOctober 12

History

Lapuz was a part of the La Paz district ever since the latter was a town during the Spanish regime. It is common knowledge among the Ilonggos that the name "Lapuz" came from the Hiligaynon word, "lapus" which means "to insert/pass through" because of its location.

After several years of being a part of La Paz, Lapuz was made a separate district on December 17, 2008, after the Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Council) of Iloilo City passed a resolution for the district to have its own police station and fire station.[1]

The two-time champion of the Dinagyang Festival, Tribu Ilonganon of Jalandoni Memorial National High School, hails from Lapuz.

Barangays

The district of Lapuz has 12 barangays.

Barangays Population

(2020)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Alalasan 2,829 0.07 0.027 40,000 100,000
Bo. Obrero 6,743 0.31 0.12 22,000 57,000
Don Esteban 3,146 0.25 0.097 13,000 34,000
Jalandoni Estate 1,838 0.13 0.050 14,000 36,000
Lapuz Norte 2,550 0.35 0.14 7,300 19,000
Lapuz Sur 1,486 0.12 0.046 12,000 31,000
Libertad 735 0.04 0.015 18,000 47,000
Loboc 2,526 1.40 0.54 1,800 4,700
Mansaya 3,350 0.16 0.062 21,000 54,000
Progreso 2,283 0.27 0.10 8,500 22,000
Punong 1,475 0.05 0.019 30,000 78,000
Sinikway 2,786 0.08 0.031 35,000 91,000
District of Lapuz 31,747 3.25 1.25 9,800 25,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority - Philippine Standard Geographic Code - Iloilo City - Barangays

See also

References
  1. "City to Recognize Lapuz as Separate District from La Paz". The News Today Online. Philippine News Agency. December 22, 2008. Retrieved March 6, 2022.

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