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Lapuz, Iloilo City
District of Iloilo City, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lapuz ([laˈpus]) is a district in Iloilo City, in the Philippine province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay, in the Western Visayas region. It is the smallest district by land area as well as the least populous district, with 31,747 people in the 2020 census.
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![]() Lapuz wharf | |
![]() Location within Iloilo City | |
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Coordinates: 10°42′14″N 122°34′53″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 |
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Lapuz is home to significant transportation infrastructure that plays 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]
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Lapuz is also home to the Iloilo Fastcraft & RORO terminals, which serve as terminals for fastcraft and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessels, respectively.