Lapuz, Iloilo City
Lapuz is one of the seven districts of Iloilo City, in the Philippine province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay, in the Western Visayas.
Lapuz District
Distrito sang Lapus | |
|---|---|
Iloilo City District | |
| District of Lapuz | |
 Iloilo International Port in Loboc, Lapuz, Iloilo City. | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo (geographically only) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Established (as a part of La Paz) | July 16, 1937 |
| Incorporated (as a district of Iloilo City) | December 17, 2008 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Geronimo "Jerry" P. Trenas (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(s) | Lapuznon/Lapusnon Ilonggo (masculine) Ilongga (feminine) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5000 |
| Area code(s) | 33 |
| Language(s) | Hiligaynon, Filipino, English |
| Patron saint | Saint Nuestra Señora Del Rosario |
| Feast Day | October 12 |
| Website | www |
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 finally gained its independence and district status 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 (km²) | Pop. density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alalasan | 2,829 | 0.07 | 38,785 |
| Bo. Obrero | 6,743 | 0.31 | 21,475 |
| Don Esteban | 3,146 | 0.25 | 12,445 |
| Jalandoni Estate | 1,838 | 0.13 | 14,171 |
| Lapuz Norte | 2,550 | 0.35 | 7,389 |
| Lapuz Sur | 1,486 | 0.12 | 12,052 |
| Libertad | 735 | 0.04 | 19,166 |
| Loboc | 2,526 | 1.40 | 1,799 |
| Mansaya | 3,350 | 0.16 | 20,964 |
| Progreso | 2,283 | 0.27 | 8,323 |
| Punong | 1,475 | 0.05 | 28,311 |
| Sinikway | 2,786 | 0.08 | 34,353 |
| Total | 31,747 | 3.25 | 9,776 |
Source: Iloilo City (Philippines): Barangays - Population Statistics, Charts and Map (citypopulation.de) https://www.citypopulation.de/en/philippines/iloilo/