Lapuz, Iloilo City

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 31,603 people in the 2024 census.

Lapuz
District of Iloilo City
Aerial view of Lapuz
Location within Iloilo City
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Coordinates: 10°42′14″N 122°34′53″E
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
• District ABC President	Arniel Asturias
Area
• Total	3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi)
Population  (2024 census)
• Total	31,603
• Density	9,700/km2 (25,000/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 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

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

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

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

Main article: Districts_of_Iloilo_City § Lapuz

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

• Port of Iloilo