Lapuz
District of Iloilo City
Lapuz wharf
Location within Iloilo City
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Coordinates: 10°42′14″N 122°34′53″E / 10.70389°N 122.58139°E / 10.70389; 122.58139
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas (Region VI)
Province	Iloilo (geographically only)
City	Iloilo City
Congressional District	Lone district of Iloilo City
Established	July 16, 1937
Incorporated (as district)	December 17, 2008
Barangays	12 (see Barangays)
Government
• Mayor	Jerry Treñas (Mayor of Iloilo City)
Area
• Total	3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi)
Population  (2020 census)
• Total	31,747
• Density	9,775.86/km2 (25,319.4/sq mi)
Demonym	Lapuznon
Time zone	UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
ZIP code	5000
Area code	33
Native languages	Hiligaynon
Patron saint	Nuestra Señora Del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary)
Feast Day	October 12

Lapuz ([laˈpus]) is a district in Iloilo City, in the Philippine province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay, in the Western Visayas region. It is the smallest district by land area as well as the least populous district, with 31,747 people in the 2020 census.

Lapuz is home to significant transportation infrastructure that plays a vital role in regional connectivity and commerce. The Iloilo International Port Complex (IIPC) serves as a major maritime gateway, facilitating the movement of goods and cargo in and out of Iloilo City.^[1]

Iloilo International Port in Barangay Loboc

Lapuz is also home to the Iloilo Fastcraft & RORO terminals, which serve as terminals for fastcraft and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessels, respectively.

Etymology

The name "Lapuz" is derived from its older name "Lapus-lapus", which came from the Hiligaynon word "lapus", which means "to insert/pass through" because of its location.

History

Lapuz, initially a sub-district of La Paz during the Spanish regime, eventually gained its own district status on December 17, 2008. Prior to this, Lapuz had been a part of the larger La Paz district within Iloilo City.

The decision to establish Lapuz as a separate district was made by the Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Council) of Iloilo City. This resolution was passed to enable Lapuz to have its own dedicated police station and fire station, ensuring the provision of essential services to the local community.^[2]

Geography

Lapuz is the smallest district, covering 3.25 square kilometres (1.25 sq mi). It is 1.32 kilometres (0.82 mi) from Iloilo City Proper, making it the nearest district to the city center. It's bordered by La Paz to the north and the City Proper to the west. It also faces eastward across the Iloilo Strait at Guimaras Island.

See also

• Port of Iloilo

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lapuz, Iloilo City.

• Iloilo City Government Official Website