Lapuz, Iloilo City

Lapuz
Lapuz wharf
Lapuz wharf
Location within Iloilo City
Location within Iloilo City
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Lapuz is located in Visayas, Philippines
Lapuz
Lapuz
Location in the Philippines
Lapuz is located in Philippines
Lapuz
Lapuz
Lapuz (Philippines)
Coordinates: 10°42′14″N 122°34′53″E / 10.70389°N 122.58139°E / 10.70389; 122.58139
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas (Region VI)
ProvinceIloilo (geographically only)
CityIloilo City
Congressional DistrictLone district of Iloilo City
EstablishedJuly 16, 1937
Incorporated (as district)December 17, 2008
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 • MayorJerry Treñas (Mayor of Iloilo City)
Area
 • Total
3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
 • Total
31,747
 • Density9,775.86/km2 (25,319.4/sq mi)
DemonymLapuznon
Time zoneUTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
ZIP code
5000
Area code33
Native languagesHiligaynon
Patron saintNuestra Señora Del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary)
Feast DayOctober 12

Lapuz ([laˈpus]) is a district in Iloilo City, Philippines, located in the province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region. 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 home to many transportation infrastructures that play 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 also hosts other seaport terminals, such as the Iloilo Fastcraft and RORO terminals, which serve as terminals for fastcraft and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessels, respectively.

  1. ^ "Iloilo Ferry Guide: Seaports, Routes, Schedules, RORO". Explore Iloilo. Retrieved August 12, 2022.