Lapuz, Iloilo City
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Lapuz Location in the Philippines Lapuz Lapuz (Philippines) | |
| 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 | |
| • District ABC President | Arniel Asturias |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2024 census) | |
• Total | 31,603 |
| • Density | 9,720/km2 (25,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lapuznon |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time) |
| ZIP code | 5000 |
| Area code | 33 |
| Patron saint | Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary) |
| Feast day | October 12 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon |
Lapuz ([laˈpus]) is a district in Iloilo City, Philippines. It is the smallest district by geographical area as well as the least populous district, with 31,603 people in the 2024 census.
Lapuz is known for its transportation infrastructure, including the Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), a major cargo facility part of Port of Iloilo, as well as the Iloilo Fastcraft and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) terminals. It also hosts industries such as rice mills, the Shell oil depot, the Petron oil depot, and manufacturing corporations.