Lapuz, Iloilo City

District of Iloilo City, Philippines

District of Iloilo City in Western Visayas, Philippines

Lapuz

District of Iloilo City

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Lapuz

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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, Philippines. It is the smallest district by geographical area as well as the least populous district, with 31,747 people in the 2020 census.

Lapuz is known for its transportation infrastructure, including the Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), a major cargo facility part of Port of Iloilo, as well as the Iloilo Fastcraft and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) terminals.[1] It also hosts industries such as rice mills, the Shell oil depot, the Petron oil depot, and manufacturing corporations.

## Etymology

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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

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Iloilo International Port in Barangay Loboc

Lapuz was established as a sub-district during the Spanish colonial period, forming part of the larger La Paz district within Iloilo City. For several years before its official separation, it was de facto considered a district and had its own district president, like the other districts. On December 17, 2008, the Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Council) of Iloilo City passed a resolution granting Lapuz its own district status, making it the seventh and youngest district. The decision enabled Lapuz to have its own dedicated police station and fire station.[2]

## Geography

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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.

### Barangays

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Main article: Districts_of_Iloilo_City § Barangays_7

The district of Lapuz has a total of 12 barangays.

* Alalasan
* Bo. Obrero
* Don Esteban
* Jalandoni Estate
* Lapuz Norte
* Lapuz Sur
* Libertad
* Loboc
* Mansaya
* Progreso
* Punong
* Sinikway

## See also

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* Port of Iloilo

## References

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1. ^ "Iloilo Ferry Guide: Seaports, Routes, Schedules, RORO". Explore Iloilo. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
2. ^ "City to Recognize Lapuz as Separate District from La Paz". The News Today Online. Philippine News Agency. December 22, 2008. Retrieved March 6, 2022.

## External links

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