Visayas: Region VI: Western Visayas: Iloilo: Iloilo City

Iloilo Part 1: Cities and Municipalities

Iloilo Part 2: Municipalities

Iloilo City: Capitol of Iloilo and Independent City

2020 City Population: 457,626

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 63022000

Total of District:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:
7	457,626	447,992	70.760	27.589

Overview of Iloilo City: Capitol of Iloilo and Independent City.

Iloilo City, the heart of the Philippines’ Panay Island, is a captivating blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. Known as the “City of Love,” this urbanized hub proudly showcases its rich historical heritage, epitomized by the grandeur of centuries-old Spanish colonial structures like the iconic Miagao Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The cityscape is a picturesque melody of well-preserved ancestral homes, such as the Lizares Mansion and the Nelly Garden, which whisper tales of the city’s affluent sugar baron past. The Calle Real, Iloilo’s historic downtown street, is lined with vintage buildings that reflect the economic boom experienced during the American colonial era.

Iloilo is also a dynamic metropolis pulsing with contemporary life. Plazas are teeming with activity, and malls like SM City and Festive Walk are modern spaces where locals and visitors alike converge for shopping and entertainment.

The heart and soul of Iloilo City, however, is its vibrant cultural tapestry. The Dinagyang Festival is a flamboyant celebration of both Iloilo’s Christian and indigenous roots. Streets come alive with rhythmic drumbeats, elaborate costumes, and colorful street dances that pay tribute to the Santo Niño.

Culinary adventure is a cornerstone of Iloilo culture. The city offers an array of mouth-watering delights, from the famous La Paz Batchoy, a steamy noodle soup perfect for rejuvenating the spirit, to fresh seafood dishes that capture the essence of its coastal setting.

Iloilo City’s river esplanade is a testament to its commitment to sustainable urban living. The Iloilo River, once polluted, has been transformed into a scenic haven for both residents and tourists who enjoy jogging, biking, or simply basking in the tranquility of the riverside.

As a place where the drone of urban energy harmoniously blends with the soothing rhythm of provincial life, Iloilo City is a unique travel destination that offers its own distinct flavor of Philippine culture, history, and natural beauty. Whether you are seeking a historic journey, a gastronomic tour, or a serene escape, Iloilo City invites you to explore and fall in love with its many wonders.

Map of Iloilo City’s Districts:

By Merd123 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=120174293v

District Arévalo:

District: Arévalo 2020 Population: 55,476
PSGC #	Brgy. #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:	Coastal/Inland:
63022023		Bonifacio (Arévalo)	Rural	1,994	2,348	0.370	0.140	Inland
63022031		Calaparan	Urban	9,158	8,699	0.330	0.130	Inland
63022048		Dulonan	Rural	4,616	4,582	0.160	0.062	Inland
63022109		Mohon	Rural	1,279	1,429	0.150	0.058	Inland
63022134		Quezon	Rural	1,820	2,033	0.160	0.062	Inland
63022155		San Jose (Arévalo)	Rural	2,185	2,050	0.620	0.240	Inland
63022001		Santa Cruz	Urban	3,813	3,591	0.560	0.220	Inland
63022164		Santa Filomena	Rural	2,622	3,218	0.350	0.140	Inland
63022166		Santo Domingo	Rural	2,335	2,325	0.410	0.160	Inland
63022167		Santo Niño Norte	Rural	3,922	3,910	0.200	0.077	Coastal
63022168		Santo Niño Sur	Urban	9,266	8,821	0.980	0.380	Coastal
63022171		So-oc	Urban	8,568	10,439	2.260	0.870	Inland
63022193		Yulo Drive	Urban	3,898	132	0.510	0.200	Coastal
		Barangays: 13		Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	KM sq:	Miles sq:
				55,476	53,577	7.060	2.739

Overview of District: Arévalo and its barangays.

District: City Proper

District: City Proper 2020 Population: 46,994
PSGC #	Brgy. #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:	Coastal/Inland:

63022007		Arsenal Aduana	Urban	170	222	0.080	0.031	Coastal
63022017		Baybay Tanza	Rural	2,106	2,360	0.250	0.097	Coastal
63022022		Bonifacio Tanza	Rural	2,881	3,081	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022038		Concepcion-Montes	Rural	2,550	2,268	0.220	0.085	Inland
63022042		Danao	Urban	278	260	0.200	0.077	Inland
63022075		Delgado-Jalandoni-Bagumbayan	Urban	218	260	0.020	0.008	Inland
63022054		Edganzon	Urban	360	170	0.100	0.039	Inland
63022057		Flores	Urban	187	746	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022061		General Hughes-Montes	Rural	1,895	1,888	0.090	0.035	Coastal
63022062		Gloria	Urban	138	201	0.020	0.008	Inland
63022074		Jalandoni-Wilson	Rural	827	827	0.060	0.023	Coastal
63022069		Hipodromo	Urban	629	856	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022070		Inday	Urban	234	338	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022197		Kahirupan	Rural	443	482	0.030	0.012	Inland
63022081		Kauswagan	Rural	386	517	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022089		Legaspi dela Rama	Rural	764	997	0.120	0.046	Inland
63022090		Liberation (City Proper)	Urban	335	307	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022043		Mabolo-Delgado	Rural	1,044	614	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022102		Magsaysay	Urban	301	522	0.070	0.027	Inland
63022104		Malipayon-Delgado	Rural	752	434	0.020	0.008	Inland
63022107		Maria Clara	Urban	575	349	0.060	0.023	Coastal
63022020		Monica Blumentritt	Rural	1,305	1,604	0.020	0.008	Coastal
63022113		Muelle Loney-Montes	Rural	1,109	1,210	0.090	0.036	Inland
63022116		Nonoy	Urban	355	306	0.080	0.031	Inland
63022122		Ortiz	Urban	1,272	1,492	0.100	0.039	Inland
63022123		Osmeña	Rural	90	110	0.030	0.012	Inland
63022131		President Roxas	Urban	181	186	0.020	0.008	Inland
63022136		Rima-Rizal	Rural	1,277	684	0.010	0.039	Inland
63022137		Rizal Estanzuela	Rural	3,215	3,497	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022138		Rizal Ibarra	Rural	560	686	0.030	0.012	Inland
63022125		Rizal Palapala I	Rural	1,699	2,240	0.020	0.008	Inland
63022126		Rizal Palapala II	Rural	2,228	2,080	0.030	0.012	Inland
63022140		Roxas Village	Urban	51	75	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022146		Sampaguita	Urban	355	509	0.130	0.050	Inland
63022148		San Agustin	Urban	516	603	0.190	0.073	Inland
63022150		San Felix	Rural	1,006	1,209	0.100	0.039	Inland
63022200		San Jose (City Proper)	Urban	231	279	0.030	0.012	Inland
63022169		Santo Rosario-Duran	Rural	1,608	1,993	0.110	0.042	Coastal
63022055		Tanza-Esperanza	Rural	1,806	2,144	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022185		Timawa Tanza I	Rural	413	709	0.020	0.077	Inland
63022186		Timawa Tanza II	Rural	1,367	2,009	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022194		Yulo-Arroyo	Rural	155	3,433	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022188		Veterans Village	Urban	5,373	5,716	0.230	0.089	Inland
63022189		Villa Anita	Urban	1,051	1,293	0.120	0.046	Inland
63022195		Zamora-Melliza	Urban	2,698	2,690	0.150	0.058	Inland
		Barangays: 46		Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:
				46,994	54,456	3.390	1.412

Overview of District: City Proper and its barangays.

District: Jaro

District: Jaro 2020 Population: 130,700
PSGC #	Brgy. #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:	Coastal/Inland:
63022006		Arguelles	Urban	632	760	0.120	0.046	Inland
63022010		Balabago	Urban	10,023	8,594	2.430	0.940	Inland
63022011		Balantang	Urban	4,762	4,712	1.960	0.760	Inland
63022018		Benedicto (Jaro)	Urban	2,834	2,979	0.170	0.066	Inland
63022019		Bito-on	Urban	6,748	6,095	1.610	0.620	Inland
63022024		Buhang	Rural	3,804	3,225	1.400	0.540	Inland
63022026		Buntatala	Rural	4,428	3,813	1.510	0.580	Inland
63022078		Calubihan	Rural	971	1,026	0.030	0.012	Inland
63022033		Camalig	Rural	1,897	3,278	0.560	0.220	Inland
63022040		Cuartero	Rural	2,099	2,032	0.270	0.100	Inland
63022041		Cubay	Urban	6,742	7,272	1.050	0.410	Inland
63022044		Democracia	Urban	1,452	1,810	0.070	0.027	Inland
63022045		Desamparados	Rural	459	781	0.030	0.012	Inland
63022050		Dungon A	Urban	1,029	923	0.210	0.081	Inland
63022051		Dungon B	Rural	3,004	2,924	0.530	0.200	Inland
63022034		Claudio Castilla El 98 (Claudio Lopez)	Rural	113	181	0.020	0.008	Inland
63022056		Fajardo	Rural	1,205	1,201	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022076		Javellana	Rural	329	310	0.030	0.012	Inland
63022086		Lanit	Rural	8,601	5,484	2.450	0.950	Inland
63022091		Libertad, Santa Isabel (Jaro)	Urban	346	346	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022093		Lopez Jaena (Jaro)	Urban	617	637	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022097		Luna (Jaro)	Urban	187	248	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022098		M. V. Hechanova	Urban	4,155	3,541	0.830	0.320	Inland
63022106		Marcelo H. del Pilar	Rural	3,796	3,685	0.300	0.120	Inland
63022108		Maria Cristina	Rural	663	752	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022112		Montinola	Urban	769	1,097	0.130	0.050	Inland
63022084		Our Lady of Fatima	Urban	1,503	1,017	0.190	0.073	Inland
63022124		Our Lady of Lourdes	Rural	2,449	2,415	0.230	0.089	Inland
63022135		Quintin Salas	Urban	5,253	4,699	0.820	0.320	Inland
63022144		Sambag	Urban	5,578	5,943	1.270	0.490	Inland
63022151		San Isidro (Jaro)	Urban	11,728	10,609	1.510	0.580	Inland
63022154		San Jose (Jaro)	Rural	296	268	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022159		San Pedro (Jaro)	Rural	1,133	1,749	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022161		San Roque	Rural	1,507	1,441	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022163		San Vicente	Urban	831	1,102	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022028		Seminario (Burgos Jalandoni)	Rural	274	234	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022170		Simon Ledesma	Rural	2,220	2,218	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022175		Tabuc Suba (Jaro)	Urban	10,866	8,272	1.300	0.500	Inland
63022177		Tacas	Urban	6,289	4,969	3.650	1.410	Inland
63022179		Tagbac	Rural	5,035	4,276	1.370	0.530	Inland
63022182		Taytay Zone II	Rural	1,028	1,074	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022187		Ungka	Rural	3,045	3,249	0.740	0.029	Inland
		Barangays: 42		Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:
				130,700	121,241	27.420	10.335

Overview of District: Jaro and its barangays.

District: La Paz

District: La Paz 2020 Population: 54,076
PSGC #	Brgy. #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:	Coastal/Inland:
63022003		Aguinaldo	Rural	1,492	1,228	0.070	0.027	Inland
63022012		Baldoza	Urban	6,149	6,739	0.320	0.120	Inland
63022015		Bantud	Rural	561	766	0.130	0.050	Inland
63022016		Banuyao	Rural	1,358	1,297	0.560	0.220	Inland
63022099		Burgos-Mabini-Plaza	Urban	1,802	1,686	0.240	0.093	Inland
63022029		Caingin	Rural	4,695	4,317	0.240	0.093	Inland
63022046		Divinagracia	Rural	784	1,278	0.090	0.035	Inland
63022063		Gustilo	Urban	2,436	2,772	0.110	0.042	Inland
63022068		Hinactacan	Rural	724	586	1.980	0.760	Inland
63022072		Ingore	Urban	4,246	4,187	2.830	1.090	Coastal
63022077		Jereos	Urban	3,511	3,839	0.180	0.069	Inland
63022085		Laguda	Urban	291	185	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022095		Lopez Jaena Norte	Urban	1,849	2,202	0.110	0.042	Inland
63022096		Lopez Jaena Sur	Urban	2,179	1,609	0.230	0.089	Inland
63022198		Luna (La Paz)	Urban	578	541	0.110	0.042	Inland
63022100		MacArthur	Urban	577	1,152	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022101		Magdalo	Rural	850	867	0.100	0.039	Inland
63022103		Magsaysay Village	Rural	1,194	1,611	0.300	0.120	Inland
63022114		Nabitasan	Rural	3,281	2,067	0.800	0.310	Inland
63022139		Railway	Rural	633	1,395	0.070	0.027	Inland
63022202		Rizal (La Paz)	Urban	1,897	1,590	0.080	0.031	Inland
63022199		San Isidro (La Paz)	Rural	4,301	4,238	0.430	0.170	Inland
63022157		San Nicolas	Urban	1,409	1,083	0.150	0.058	Inland
63022201		Tabuc Suba (La Paz)	Urban	3,925	3,313	0.940	0.360	Inland
63022183		Ticud (La Paz)	Rural	3,354	3,058	0.170	0.450	Inland
		Barangays: 25		Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:
				54,076	53,606	10.330	4.371

Overview of District: La Paz and its barangays.

District: Lapuz

District: Lapuz 2020 Population: 29,877
PSGC #	Brgy. #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:	Coastal/Inland:
63022005		Alalasan Lapuz	Rural	2,829	1,825	0.070	0.027	Inland
63022047		Don Esteban-Lapuz	Rural	3,146	2,716	0.250	0.097	Inland
63022073		Jalandoni Estate-Lapuz	Rural	1,838	1,892	0.130	0.050	Inland
63022087		Lapuz Norte	Urban	2,550	2,527	0.350	0.140	Coastal
63022088		Lapuz Sur	Urban	1,486	1,778	0.120	0.046	Coastal
63022092		Libertad-Lapuz	Rural	735	897	0.040	0.015	Inland
63022094		Loboc-Lapuz	Urban	2,526	2,483	1.400	0.540	Inland
63022105		Mansaya-Lapuz	Rural	3,350	3,653	0.160	0.062	Inland
63022121		Obrero-Lapuz (Bo. Obrero)	Urban	4,873	6,419	0.310	0.120	Inland
63022132		Progreso-Lapuz	Urban	2,283	1,063	0.270	0.100	Inland
63022133		Punong-Lapuz	Rural	1,475	1,414	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022014		Sinikway (Bangkerohan Lapuz)	Rural	2,786	3,717	0.080	0.031	Coastal
		Barangays: 12		Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:
				29,877	30,384	3.230	1.247

Overview of District: Lapuz and its barangays.

District: Mandurriao

District: Mandurriao 2020 Population: 64,110
PSGC #	Brgy. #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:	Coastal/Inland:
63022178		Abeto Mirasol Taft South (Quirino Abeto)	Urban	1,964	2,207	0.540	0.210	Inland
63022004		Airport (Tabucan Airport)	Rural	4,851	4,894	1.010	0.390	Inland
63022009		Bakhaw	Urban	6,548	5,871	0.250	0.097	Inland
63022021		Bolilao	Urban	5,332	6,519	0.350	0.140	Inland
63022025		Buhang Taft North	Rural	1,834	1,953	0.330	0.130	Inland
63022030		Calahunan	Rural	5,072	4,064	1.650	0.640	Inland
63022049		Dungon C	Rural	3,788	3,570	0.950	0.370	Inland
63022064		Guzman-Jesena	Urban	5,523	6,541	0.890	0.340	Inland
63022152		Hibao-an Norte	Urban	2,093	2,290	0.880	0.340	Inland
63022067		Hibao-an Sur	Rural	4,673	2,410	2.160	0.830	Inland
63022115		Navais	Rural	4,527	3,283	1.240	0.480	Inland
63022120		Oñate de Leon	Rural	6,743	4,635	0.510	0.200	Inland
63022196		Pale Benedicto Rizal (Mandurriao)	Rural	3,030	3,267	0.350	0.140	Inland
63022127		PHHC Block 17	Rural	1,777	1,707	0.140	0.054	Inland
63022128		PHHC Block 22 NHA	Rural	1,377	1,397	0.200	0.077	Inland
63022160		San Rafael	Urban	1,813	1,302	1.590	0.610	Inland
63022165		Santa Rosa	Rural	945	757	0.380	0.150	Inland
63022176		Tabucan	Rural	2,220	2,095	0.350	0.140	Inland
		Barangays: 18		Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:
				64,110	58,762	13.770	5.338

Overview of District: Mandurriao and its barangays.

District: Molo

District: Molo 2020 Population: 76,393
PSGC #	Brgy. #	Barangay Name:	Rural/Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:	Coastal/Inland:
63022008		Avanceña North	Urban	605	618	0.100	0.039	Inland
63022052		Baluarte East	Rural	1,800	1,883	0.090	0.035	Inland
63022118		Baluarte North	Rural	4,878	4,674	0.130	0.050	Inland
63022172		Baluarte South	Rural	1,477	1,460	0.100	0.039	Coastal
63022032		Calumpang	Urban	15,994	15,150	0.880	0.340	Inland
63022035		Cochero	Rural	689	893	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022036		Compania	Urban	3,257	3,297	0.220	0.085	Inland
63022117		Fundidor North	Rural	2,736	2,439	0.700	0.270	Inland
63022060		Fundidor South	Rural	3,299	3,191	0.790	0.310	Inland
63022191		Habog-habog West	Rural	1,401	1,507	0.070	0.027	Inland
63022065		Habog-habog Salvacion	Rural	2,172	2,212	0.130	0.050	Inland
63022071		Infante	Rural	1,631	1,148	0.090	0.035	Inland
63022079		Kasingkasing	Rural	2,434	2,589	0.080	0.031	Inland
63022080		Katilingban	Rural	900	1,185	0.050	0.019	Inland
63022110		Molo Boulevard	Urban	8,162	7,192	0.240	0.093	Inland
63022129		Población Molo	Urban	760	799	0.070	0.027	Inland
63022149		San Antonio	Rural	2,356	2,334	0.220	0.085	Inland
63022119		San Jose North	Rural	1,121	1,058	0.140	0.054	Inland
63022173		San Jose South	Rural	1,758	2,389	0.270	0.100	Inland
63022156		San Juan	Urban	11,449	11,891	0.320	0.120	Coastal
63022158		San Pedro (Molo)	Rural	3,029	3,515	0.250	0.097	Inland
63022174		Taal	Urban	1,339	891	0.330	0.130	Inland
63022181		Tap-oc	Urban	356	330	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022053		Timawa East	Rural	728	1,384	0.060	0.023	Inland
63022192		Timawa West	Urban	2,062	1,937	0.110	0.042	Inland
		Barangays: 25		Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	km sq:	Miles sq:
				76,393	75,966	5.560	2.147

Overview of District: Molo and its barangays.