Mandurriao
Mandurriao is one of the seven districts of Iloilo City, located in the Philippines. It is bounded by Molo to the south and west, City Proper to the south and east, and La Paz to the north.[1]
Mandurriao District
Distrito sang Mandurriao | |
|---|---|
Iloilo City District | |
| District of Mandurriao | |
 Injap Tower and SM Strata along Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue also known as Iloilo Diversion Road in Mandurriao District. | |
| Nickname(s): "Iloilo's new Central Business District (CBD)", "The Iloilo City district that never sleeps" | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo (geographically only) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Incorporated | July 16, 1937 (as a district of Iloilo City) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Geronimo "Jerry" P. Trenas (Mayor of Iloilo City) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.78 km2 (5.32 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 62,240 |
| • Density | 4,516.69/km2 (11,698.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Mandurriaonon/Manduryawnon Ilonggo (masculine) Ilongga (feminine) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5000 |
| Area code(s) | 33 |
| Patron saint | The Espousal of Our Lady and Saint Joseph |
| Feast day | November 26 |
| Language(s) | Hiligaynon, Filipino, English |
| Website | www |
Mandurriao is one of the major commercial areas in Iloilo City, the others being Molo, Jaro and City Proper. Alongside the Iloilo City Diversion Road, also known as Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue, which passes through Mandurriao, one can see many commercial buildings, as well as billboards along the sides of the highway. The largest mall in Iloilo City, SM City Iloilo, is located along the Diversion Road. Also on Diversion Road are many stores and other businesses. Smallville Business Complex, along with Riverside Boardwalk, and Iloilo River Esplanade are the bustling commercial and leisure areas in the district featuring upscale restaurants, bars, nightclubs and hotels promising the emergence of a modern nightlife in Iloilo City, thereby the district is dubbed as "The District That Never Sleeps".[2]
History
During the Spanish colonization, a group of Spanish soldiers was crossing the river. They were intrigued when they saw some of the natives celebrating and observed something in the water. They asked the locals the name of the place. The locals, thinking that the soldiers were only asking what was happening said, “Mandu… Riao….” These were crocodiles named after the place where they came from such as: lakes of Mandu and Riao which are now gone.” It formed in the minds of the people that the place was Mandurriao. Eventually, the letter “r” in Mandu-Riao was replaced with “rr”. For the Spaniards, having an “rr” in a word brought further beauty and character.[3]
Prior to being a part of Iloilo City, Mandurriao was its own municipality before being incorporated into the then-municipality of Iloilo by virtue of Act No. 719 of 1903.[4]
Economy
Iloilo City's old domestic airport, Mandurriao Airport, is located in the district, and as such takes its name from it. With the opening of Iloilo International Airport outside of the city, the old airport was converted into the Iloilo Business Park, a new business development spearheaded by Megaworld Corporation.[5]
Mandurriao is the current economic core of Iloilo City along with City Proper. Besides the high structures, it has a remarkable aesthetic and reputationas the central amusement hub of the metro.
Trade and commerce continue to soar in this district. Business Process Outsourcing companies, upscale hotels, parks, malls, and offices are sprouting everywhere.
Mandurriao is home to four of the largest mixed-use development townships in Iloilo City: Megaworld Corporation's Iloilo Business Park, Ayala Land's Atria Park District, SM Prime Holdings' SM Iloilo Complex, and Gaisano Group of Companies' Iloilo City Center.
Iloilo Esplanade is situated herein, widely known as a recreational space for walking, jogging, open-air dining, and a venue for river water sports.
The state-of-the-art Iloilo Convention Center in the Iloilo Business Park is also a sight to behold.[6][7]
Barangays
The district of Mandurriao is divided into 18 barangays.
| Barangays | Population (2020) | Area (km²) | Pop. density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abeto Mirasol Taft South (Quirino Abeto) | 1,964 | 0.54 | 3,608 |
| Airport (Tabucan Airport) | 4,851 | 1.01 | 4,793 |
| Bakhaw | 6,548 | 0.25 | 26,640 |
| Bolilao | 5,332 | 0.35 | 15,058 |
| Buhang Taft North | 1,834 | 0.33 | 5,547 |
| Calahunan | 5,072 | 1.65 | 3,078 |
| Dungon C | 3,788 | 0.95 | 3,977 |
| Guzman-Jesena | 5,523 | 0.89 | 6,209 |
| Hibao-an Norte | 2,093 | 0.88 | 2,377 |
| Hibao-an Sur | 4,673 | 2.16 | 2,161 |
| Navais | 4,527 | 1.24 | 3,642 |
| Oñate de Leon | 4,873 | 0.51 | 9,634 |
| Pale Benedicto Rizal | 3,030 | 0.35 | 8,588 |
| PHHC Block 17 | 1,777 | 0.14 | 12,961 |
| PHHC Block 22 NHA | 1,377 | 0.20 | 6,902 |
| San Rafael | 1,813 | 1.59 | 1,137 |
| Santa Rosa | 945 | 0.38 | 2,477 |
| Tabucan | 2,220 | 0.35 | 6,403 |
| Total | 62,240 | 13.78 | 4,517 |
Source: Iloilo City (Philippines): Barangays - Population Statistics, Charts and Map (citypopulation.de) https://www.citypopulation.de/en/philippines/iloilo/
References
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- Act No. 719 - Act reducing the fifty-one municipalities of the Province of Iloilo to seventeen, Supreme Court E-Library, retrieved 2019-12-31
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