Districts of Iloilo City

  Jaro
  La Paz
  Lapuz
  Molo

The districts of Iloilo City are the seven geographical and administrative districts (boroughs) that comprise Iloilo City, Philippines. These are Arevalo, City Proper, Jaro, La Paz, Lapuz, Mandurriao, and Molo. All seven districts fall under the lone congressional district of Iloilo City and are further subdivided into barangays, totaling 180 barangays across the entire city.

Background

The territorial expansion of Iloilo City with its seven districts.

Arevalo was the first municipality in the area to be formally settled and established by the Spanish. It initially served as the capital of the province of Oton (now Iloilo province) before the seat of power was moved to a location near the mouth of the Iloilo River known as La Punta and later became Iloilo. The new capital gradually developed into a thriving business center and, by the 19th century, had emerged as a significant trading port. Iloilo gained cityhood on October 5, 1889, and as the city expanded, nearby municipalities were considered for incorporation.

Jaro officially became a city in 1891. In 1903, Jaro (including Leganes), La Paz, Mandurriao, and Molo were merged with the city of Iloilo. Pavia was also incorporated into Iloilo in 1905, but on February 15, 1908, both Jaro and Pavia were separated from Iloilo, with Pavia being re-established as part of Jaro. La Paz also regained its autonomy in 1920.

On July 16, 1937, Iloilo officially entered a new Commonwealth charter, which was formally inaugurated on August 25, 1937, resulting in a territorial expansion where the surrounding municipalities of Arevalo, La Paz, Mandurriao, and Molo were consolidated into the city.[1] Jaro, following the separation of Leganes and Pavia in the 1920s, was formally absorbed into Iloilo City on January 16, 1941.

On December 17, 2008, Lapuz, which had been a sub-district of La Paz since the Spanish colonial period, was officially separated and recognized as Iloilo City’s seventh and newest district. For several years prior to its formal separation, Lapuz had already functioned as a de facto district, even having its own district president, similar to the other districts of the city.[2]

Description and list of barangays

Iloilo City has a total of 180 barangays throughout its seven districts.

Iloilo City Proper

The Villanueva Building on Calle Real in the City Proper district, the downtown area of Iloilo City

City Proper is the second-most densely populated district and is considered the heart of Iloilo City.[3][4] It serves as the civic center, housing the offices of both the city and provincial governments, as well as various local and regional government agencies for the Western Visayas.[5] For much of Iloilo's history, economic activity was centered in this district. However, in recent years, development has gradually shifted toward Mandurriao and Jaro, mainly due to limited space for new infrastructure in the old downtown area.[6]

The district is also known for its well-preserved commercial buildings from the late 19th to early 20th century, such as the Eusebio Villanueva Building, Javellana Building, and the Aduana Building, which can be found along many of its historic streets.

City Proper has the most barangays among all the districts, with a total of 45, and has a population density of around 13,000 people per square kilometer, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the city.

Barangays Population

(2024)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Arsenal Aduana 177 0.080.031 2,2005,700
Baybay Tanza 2,108 0.250.097 8,40022,000
Bonifacio Tanza 2,916 0.040.015 73,000190,000
Concepcion-Montes 2,455 0.220.085 11,00028,000
Danao 305 0.200.077 1,5003,900
Delgado-Jalandoni-Bagumbayan 209 0.020.0077 10,00026,000
Edganzon 383 0.100.039 3,8009,800
Flores 143 0.040.015 3,6009,300
General Hughes-Montes 1,943 0.090.035 22,00057,000
Gloria 149 0.020.0077 7,50019,000
Hipodromo 683 0.050.019 14,00036,000
Inday 308 0.150.058 2,1005,400
Jalandoni-Wilson 799 0.060.023 13,00034,000
Kahirupan 456 0.030.012 15,00039,000
Kauswagan 354 0.040.015 8,90023,000
Legaspi dela Rama 635 0.120.046 5,30014,000
Liberation 315 0.050.019 6,30016,000
Mabolo-Delgado 1,130 0.050.019 23,00060,000
Magsaysay 337 0.070.027 4,80012,000
Malipayon-Delgado 785 0.020.0077 39,000100,000
Maria Clara 589 0.060.023 9,80025,000
Monica Blumentritt 1,380 0.060.023 23,00060,000
Muelle Loney-Montes 1,109 0.090.035 12,00031,000
Nonoy 404 0.080.031 5,10013,000
Ortiz 1,281 0.100.039 13,00034,000
Osmeña 111 0.030.012 3,7009,600
President Roxas 179 0.200.077 9002,300
Rima-Rizal 623 0.010.0039 62,000160,000
Rizal Estanzuela 3,351 0.040.015 84,000220,000
Rizal Ibarra 534 0.030.012 18,00047,000
Rizal Palapala I 1,620 0.020.0077 81,000210,000
Rizal Palapala II 2,245 0.030.012 75,000190,000
Roxas Village 43 0.040.015 1,1002,800
Sampaguita 410 0.130.050 3,2008,300
San Agustin 687 0.190.073 3,6009,300
San Felix 1,033 0.100.039 10,00026,000
San Jose 382 0.030.012 13,00034,000
Santo Rosario-Duran 1,665 0.110.042 15,00039,000
Tanza-Esperanza 1,733 0.060.023 29,00075,000
Timawa Tanza I 461 0.020.0077 23,00060,000
Timawa Tanza II 1,564 0.040.015 39,000100,000
Veterans Village 5,396 0.230.089 23,00060,000
Villa Anita 906 0.120.046 7,60020,000
Yulo-Arroyo 158 0.040.015 4,00010,000
Zamora-Melliza 2,777 0.150.058 19,00049,000
Iloilo City Proper 47,231 3.75 1.45 13,000 33,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority – Philippine Standard Geographic Code – Iloilo City – Barangays

La Paz

Iloilo Sports Complex in La Paz, the third largest district in Iloilo City

La Paz is the third-largest district in Iloilo City by land area. It is known as the birthplace of the Filipino noodle soup dish, La Paz Batchoy.[7] The La Paz Plaza is the largest public plaza in the city. It is home to several educational institutions, including West Visayas State University, Iloilo Science and Technology University, Western Institute of Technology, St. Therese – MTC Colleges, and Hua Siong College of Iloilo (Satellite Campus).

La Paz has a total of 25 barangays.

Barangays Population

(2024)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Aguinaldo 1,523 0.070.027 22,00057,000
Baldoza 6,255 0.320.12 20,00052,000
Bantud 575 0.130.050 4,40011,000
Banuyao 1,489 0.560.22 2,7007,000
Burgos-Mabini-Plaza 1,763 0.240.093 7,30019,000
Caingin 4,695 0.240.093 20,00052,000
Divinagracia 998 0.090.035 11,00028,000
Gustilo 2,510 0.110.042 23,00060,000
Hinactacan 737 1.980.76 370960
Ingore 4,640 2.831.09 1,6004,100
Jereos 3,672 0.180.069 20,00052,000
Laguda 318 0.050.019 6,40017,000
Lopez Jaena Norte 1,879 0.110.042 17,00044,000
Lopez Jaena Sur 2,242 0.230.089 9,70025,000
Luna 578 0.110.042 5,30014,000
MacArthur 640 0.040.015 16,00041,000
Magdalo 984 0.100.039 9,80025,000
Magsaysay Village 1,183 0.300.12 3,90010,000
Nabitasan 3,574 0.800.31 4,50012,000
Railway 1,334 0.070.027 19,00049,000
Rizal 1,978 0.080.031 25,00065,000
San Isidro 4,363 0.430.17 10,00026,000
San Nicolas 1,212 0.150.058 8,10021,000
Tabuc Suba 4,650 0.940.36 4,90013,000
Ticud 4,306 1.170.45 3,7009,600
District of La Paz 58,098 11.33 4.37 5,100 13,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority - Philippine Standard Geographic Code - Iloilo City - Barangays

Jaro

Graciano Lopez Jaena Park in Jaro, the city's largest district by both geographical area and population

Jaro is the largest and most populous district of Iloilo City, accounting for 35% of the city's total land area and 29% of its population. It is considered the center of faith in Western Visayas, being home to the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro, which covers Iloilo, Antique, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental.

As a former city with a significant Spanish Filipino population, Jaro features many old mansions and heritage houses, such as the Lopez Mansion, Lizares Mansion, Ledesma Mansion, and Casa Mariquit. It is also home to Central Philippine University, the first university in Western Visayas to be ranked among Asia’s and the world’s best universities by Quacquarelli Symonds.[8]

The district of Jaro has a total of 42 barangays.

Barangays Population

(2024)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Arguelles 688 0.120.046 5,70015,000
Balabago 10,441 2.430.94 4,30011,000
Balantang 4,762 1.960.76 2,4006,200
Benedicto 2,954 0.170.066 17,00044,000
Bito-on 7,026 1.610.62 4,40011,000
Buhang 3,930 1.400.54 2,8007,300
Buntatala 4,558 1.510.58 3,0007,800
Calubihan 925 0.030.012 31,00080,000
Camalig 2,679 0.560.22 4,80012,000
Claudio Castilla El-98 116 0.020.0077 5,80015,000
Cuartero 2,160 0.270.10 8,00021,000
Cubay 7,004 1.050.41 6,70017,000
Democracia 1,373 0.070.027 20,00052,000
Desamparados 423 0.030.012 14,00036,000
Dungon A 1,120 0.210.081 5,30014,000
Dungon B 3,076 0.530.20 5,80015,000
Fajardo 1,205 0.060.023 20,00052,000
Javellana 545 0.030.012 18,00047,000
Lanit 8,346 2.450.95 3,4008,800
Libertad Santa Isabel 346 0.050.019 6,90018,000
Lopez Jaena 713 0.050.019 14,00036,000
Luna 193 0.040.015 4,80012,000
M.H. del Pilar 3,896 0.300.12 13,00034,000
M.V. Hechanova 4,182 0.830.32 5,00013,000
Ma. Cristina 673 0.060.023 11,00028,000
Montinola 829 0.130.050 6,40017,000
Our Lady of Fatima 1,630 0.190.073 8,60022,000
Our Lady of Lourdes 2,567 0.230.089 11,00028,000
Quintin Salas 5,267 0.820.32 6,40017,000
Sambag 5,876 1.270.49 4,60012,000
San Isidro 12,603 1.510.58 8,30021,000
San Jose 398 0.040.015 10,00026,000
San Pedro 1,147 0.060.023 19,00049,000
San Roque 1,567 0.050.019 31,00080,000
San Vicente 1,056 0.130.050 8,10021,000
Seminario 294 0.050.019 5,90015,000
Simon Ledesma 2,220 0.060.023 37,00096,000
Tabuc Suba 10,933 1.300.50 8,40022,000
Tacas 6,892 3.651.41 1,9004,900
Tagbac 5,329 1.370.53 3,90010,000
Taytay Zone II 1,009 0.060.023 17,00044,000
Ungka 3,323 0.740.29 4,50012,000
District of Jaro 136,274 27.48 10.61 5,000 13,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority – Philippine Standard Geographic Code – Iloilo City – Barangays

Molo

Molo Mansion in Molo, the city's most densely populated district

Molo is the most densely populated district in Iloilo City, with a population density of 14,000 people per square kilometer, and is the second-most populated district overall. It is known for the gothic-renaissance Molo Church and several heritage houses, including the Yusay-Consing Mansion, popularly known as the Molo Mansion.[9][10]

The district is the origin of Pancit Molo, a pork dumpling soup made with wonton wrappers.[11] Historically, Molo was recognized as the Chinese district of Iloilo, where many Chinese Filipino residents lived. It is also referred to as the "Athens of the Philippines" for being the birthplace of several prominent Filipino philosophers and political leaders.[12]

Molo is composed of 25 barangays. The barangay of Calumpang is the most populous in Iloilo City, with a population of 15,568 (2024 census).

Barangays Population

(2024)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Calumpang 15,568 0.880.34 18,00047,000
Cochero 806 0.060.023 13,00034,000
Compania 3,312 0.220.085 15,00039,000
East Baluarte 1,819 0.090.035 20,00052,000
East Timawa 775 0.060.023 13,00034,000
Habog-Habog Salvacion 2,193 0.130.050 17,00044,000
Infante 1,726 0.090.035 19,00049,000
Kasingkasing 2,365 0.080.031 30,00078,000
Katilingban 927 0.050.019 19,00049,000
Molo Boulevard 8,357 0.240.093 35,00091,000
North Avanceña 594 0.100.039 5,90015,000
North Baluarte 4,907 0.130.050 38,00098,000
North Fundidor 2,907 0.700.27 4,20011,000
North San Jose 1,179 0.140.054 8,40022,000
Poblacion 736 0.070.027 11,00028,000
San Antonio 2,477 0.220.085 11,00028,000
San Juan 11,091 0.320.12 35,00091,000
San Pedro 3,230 0.250.097 13,00034,000
South Baluarte 1,524 0.100.039 15,00039,000
South Fundidor 3,319 0.790.31 4,20011,000
South San Jose 1,811 0.270.10 6,70017,000
Taal 1,425 0.330.13 4,30011,000
Tap-oc 380 0.060.023 6,30016,000
West Habog-Habog 1,314 0.070.027 19,00049,000
West Timawa 2,051 0.110.042 19,00049,000
District of Molo 76,793 5.54 2.14 14,000 36,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority - Philippine Standard Geographic Code - Iloilo City - Barangays

Mandurriao

Iloilo Convention Center in Mandurriao, the city's most modern and commercially developed district

Mandurriao is the second-largest district in Iloilo City by land area and the third-most populous. It is known for its modern, large-scale mixed-use developments, such as Iloilo Business Park, Atria Park District, SM Iloilo Complex, and Smallville Business Complex, where many of the city’s high-rise buildings are located. The district is also home to numerous upscale restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels, condominiums, and business process outsourcing (BPO) offices. It houses SM City Iloilo, the largest mall in the city.[13]

Mandurriao is divided into 18 barangays.

Barangays Population

(2024)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Abeto Mirasol Taft South (Quirino Abeto) 2,068 0.540.21 3,8009,800
Airport (Tabucan Airport) 5,190 1.010.39 5,10013,000
Bakhaw 6,107 0.250.097 24,00062,000
Bolilao 6,365 0.350.14 18,00047,000
Buhang Taft North 2,236 0.330.13 6,80018,000
Calahunan 5,659 1.650.64 3,4008,800
Dungon 3,865 0.950.37 4,10011,000
Guzman-Jesena 5,641 0.890.34 6,30016,000
Hibao-an Norte 2,167 0.880.34 2,5006,500
Hibao-an Sur 5,281 2.160.83 2,4006,200
Navais 4,725 1.240.48 3,8009,800
Oñate de Leon 5,092 0.510.20 10,00026,000
Pale Benedicto Rizal 3,151 0.350.14 9,00023,000
PHHC Block 17 1,787 0.140.054 13,00034,000
PHHC Block 22 NHA 1,369 0.200.077 6,80018,000
San Rafael 2,424 1.590.61 1,5003,900
Santa Rosa 1,001 0.380.15 2,6006,700
Tabucan 2,336 0.350.14 6,70017,000
District of Mandurriao 66,464 13.78 5.32 4,800 12,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority – Philippine Standard Geographic Code – Iloilo City – Barangays

Villa de Arevalo

Camiña Balay Nga Bato in Arevalo, the westernmost district of Iloilo City

Arevalo is the westernmost and farthest district from Iloilo City Proper. It is well-known for its seafood restaurants along the shores of Villa Beach, which annually hosts the Paraw Regatta Festival. The district’s parish, the Archdiocesan Shrine of Santo Niño de Arevalo, houses the Santo Niño de Arévalo, the third-oldest Santo Niño figure in the Philippines.[14] Arevalo is also home to the Camiña Balay nga Bato, a heritage house and restaurant built in 1865.

The district of Arevalo is composed of 13 barangays.

Barangays Population

(2024)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Bonifacio 2,023 0.370.14 5,50014,000
Calaparan 9,242 0.330.13 28,00073,000
Dulonan 4,849 0.690.27 7,00018,000
Mohon 1,320 0.150.058 8,80023,000
Quezon 1,742 0.160.062 11,00028,000
San José 2,218 0.620.24 3,6009,300
Santa Cruz 4,019 0.560.22 7,20019,000
Santa Filomina 2,823 0.350.14 8,10021,000
Santo Domingo 2,494 0.410.16 6,10016,000
Santo Niño Norte 4,342 0.200.077 22,00057,000
Santo Niño Sur 9,266 0.980.38 9,50025,000
Sooc 8,877 2.260.87 3,90010,000
Yulo Drive 4,050 0.510.20 7,90020,000
District of Arevalo 57,265 7.58 2.93 7,600 20,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority - Philippine Standard Geographic Code - Iloilo City - Barangays

Lapuz

Ferry port in Lapuz, the smallest and least populous district in the city

Lapuz is the smallest district in Iloilo City in terms of land area and population. It is considered the gateway to the city, as it is home to key transport hubs including the Iloilo International Port, the Iloilo Ro-Ro (roll-on, roll-off) Port, and the Iloilo Fastcraft Terminal.[15]

The district of Lapuz is composed of 12 barangays.

Barangays Population

(2024)

 Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Alalasan 2,893 0.070.027 41,000110,000
Bo. Obrero 6,892 0.310.12 22,00057,000
Don Esteban 3,501 0.250.097 14,00036,000
Jalandoni Estate 1,847 0.130.050 14,00036,000
Lapuz Norte 2,570 0.350.14 7,30019,000
Lapuz Sur 1,468 0.120.046 12,00031,000
Libertad 780 0.040.015 20,00052,000
Loboc 2,564 1.400.54 1,8004,700
Mansaya 3,374 0.160.062 21,00054,000
Progreso 1,310 0.270.10 4,90013,000
Punong 1,514 0.050.019 30,00078,000
Sinikway 2,890 0.080.031 36,00093,000
District of Lapuz 31,603 3.25 1.25 9,700 25,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority - Philippine Standard Geographic Code - Iloilo City - Barangays

References

  1. ↑ Act No. 719 – Act reducing the fifty-one municipalities of the Province of Iloilo to seventeen, Supreme Court E-Library, retrieved December 31, 2019
  2. ↑ City to recognize Lapuz as separate district from La Paz. Thenewstoday.info (December 22, 2008). Retrieved on November 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Iloilo...My City...My Pride". Archived from the original on 2012-01-21. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
  4. ↑ Iloilo City Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2021-2029 (PDF) (Report). Local Development Council of Iloilo City. February 2021 – via City Planning and Development Office.
  5. ↑ Nicolas, Jino (2018-01-23). "The beacon of Western Visayas". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  6. ↑ Guardian, Daily (2022-05-17). "Reclamation projects eyed in Iloilo City coastlines to expand commercial area". Daily Guardian. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  7. ↑ "La Paz Batchoy". Explore Iloilo. Retrieved 2022-08-07.
  8. ↑ Lunasco, Rusieljs G. (November 27, 2020). "CPU Among 14 PH Universities Included in QS 2021 World Ranking". Central Philippine University. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Molo Church: Historical and Religious legacy of Molo". Vigattin Tourism (ARTICLES) - Philippines. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Molo Mansion". Guide to the Philippines. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  11. ↑ Flores, Wilson Lee. "Iloilo rising: Hometown of pancit molo, Jose Mari Chan & Grace Poe". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Molo: Athens of the Philippines". www.thenewstoday.info. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  13. ↑ Sornito, Ime (2021-01-23). "Mandurriao: The District that Never Sleeps". Panay News. Archived from the original on 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
  14. ↑ "Sto. Niño de Arevalo Parish (Villa, Arevalo Iloilo)". Visita Iglesia: A Visit to the Sanctuarium of Catholic Faith. July 28, 2009. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
  15. ↑ "Iloilo Ferry Guide: Seaports, Routes, Schedules, RORO". Explore Iloilo. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
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