Lapuz | |
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Coordinates: 10°42′14″N 122°34′53″E / 10.70389°N 122.58139°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 | |
• 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, 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]
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.