Molo | |
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From top, counter-clockwise: Molo aerial view; Molo Church; Molo Mansion; Molo Plaza bandstand; Convent of Molo | |
| Nickname: Athens of the Philippines | |
 Location within Iloilo City | |
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.svg)  Molo Location in the Philippines .svg) Molo Molo (Philippines) | |
| Coordinates: 10°41′29″N 122°32′32″E / 10.69139°N 122.54222°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo (geographically only) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Congressional District | Lone district of Iloilo City |
| Established | 1637 |
| Incorporated (as district) | July 16, 1937 |
| Barangays | 25 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jerry Treñas (Mayor of Iloilo City) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.54 km2 (2.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 76,393 |
| • Density | 13,797.44/km2 (35,735.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Moleño |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time) |
| ZIP code | 5000 |
| Area code | 33 |
| Patron saint | Saint Anne |
| Feast day | July 26 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon |
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Molo ([ˈmolo]) 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 most densely populated district in the city.[1] According to the 2020 census, Molo has a population of 76,393 people, making it the second-most populous district, after Jaro.[2]
Molo is often referred to as the "Athens of the Philippines" due to its association with influential Filipino intellectuals and political leaders. Many renowned Philippine Ilustrados, philosophers, and political figures were born in Molo. The district has produced numerous chief justices, senators, governors, generals, congressmen, and cabinet officials throughout history. It was also known as Parián or Chinatown of Iloilo, where the Chinese residents of the city resided.
Molo is home to Molo Church, a popular centuries-old church located in front of the Molo Plaza. The church is a notable landmark and holds cultural and religious significance. Molo is also known for its local dish, Pancit Molo, a popular pork dumpling soup named after the district where it originated.
- ^ "About Iloilo City". Official Website of the Iloilo City Government. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2012.
- ^ Act No. 719 - Act reducing the fifty-one municipalities of the Province of Iloilo to seventeen, Supreme Court E-Library, retrieved December 31, 2019