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History Of Iloilo
Iloilo (), officially the Province of Iloilo ( hil, Kapuoran sang Iloilo; krj, Kapuoran kang Iloilo; tl, Lalawigan ng Iloilo), is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is the City of Iloilo, the regional center of Western Visayas. Iloilo occupies a major southeast portion of the Visayan island of Panay and is bordered by the province of Antique to the west, Capiz to the north, the Jintotolo Channel to the northeast, the Guimaras Strait to the east, and the Iloilo Strait and Panay Gulf to the southwest. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is the island province of Guimaras, once part of Iloilo but now an independent province. Across the Panay Gulf and Guimaras Strait is Negros Occidental, occupying the northwestern half of the larger island of Negros. Iloilo City, its capital, is the center of the Iloilo–Guimaras Metropolitan Area or Metro Iloilo–Guimaras, and is geographically located in the province and is grouped under ...
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Iloilo Provincial Capitol
The Iloilo Provincial Capitol is the seat of the provincial government of Iloilo in the Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ .... History The new Iloilo Provincial Capitol was built in 2006 after a 1998 fire of unknown source damaged the Casa Real de Iloilo, the old capitol, damaging almost half of the whole building, leaving only the main building. The old capitol has been renovated and restored to its former glory and is now being used as a lobby and reception area for visiting guests and dignitaries. The new capitol is considered one of the most modern and largest capitol buildings in the Philippines. Architecture The Iloilo Provincial Capitol was designed by Filipino architect Guillermo Hisancha. The capitol complex underwent redevelopment in 2019, ...
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Iloilo City
Iloilo City, officially the City of Iloilo ( hil, Siyudad/Dakbanwa sang Iloilo; fil, Lungsod ng Iloilo), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines on the island of Panay. It is the capital city of the province of Iloilo, where it is geographically situated and grouped under the Philippine Statistics Authority, but remains politically independent in terms of government and administration. In addition, it is the center of the Iloilo–Guimaras Metropolitan Area, as well as the regional center and primate city of the Western Visayas region. According to the 2020 census, Iloilo City has a population of 457,626 people. For the metropolitan area, the total population is 1,007,945 people. Iloilo City is a conglomeration of former towns, which are now the geographical or administrative districts consisting of: Villa de Arevalo, Iloilo City Proper, Jaro (an independent city before), La Paz, Mandurriao, and Molo. The district of Lapu ...
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Batad, Iloilo
Batad, officially the Municipality of Batad ( hil, Banwa sang Batad, tgl, Bayan ng Batad), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,157 people. In 1950, the barrio of Zarragoza was transferred to the town of Balasan. Geography Batad is north from the provincial capital, Iloilo City, and from Roxas City. Barangays Batad is politically subdivided into 24 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Batad, Iloilo, was 22,157 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic CodePhilippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Mu ...
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Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
Barotac Viejo, officially the Municipality of Barotac Viejo ( hil, Banwa sang Barotac Viejo, tgl, Bayan ng Barotac Viejo), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 48,614 people. Geography Barotac Viejo is in the northern part of the Province of Iloilo, facing the strait of Guimaras and the island of Negros. It is bounded on the north by San Rafael, on the west by Banate, on the south by the Visayan Sea, and on the east by Ajuy. It is from Iloilo City. The total land area of . Topography and land features A range of sprawling hills and high mountains occupy three quarters of the land of Barotac Viejo. Mount Agumid on the northern boundary with San Rafael is the highest mountain, at about 550 meter high. The town is divided by a long mountain range dividing it into the upper and lower regions. The upper region is approximately 1,000 feet above sea level. The climate is generally cooler than ord ...
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Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
Barotac Nuevo, officially the Municipality of Barotac Nuevo ( hil, Banwa sang Barotac Nuevo, tgl, Bayan ng Barotac Nuevo), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 58,176 people. The town is officially known as the ''Football Capital of the Philippines''. History According to local folklore, the barrio of Malutac in Dumangas was famous for its well-bred horses. There was once a horse called Tamasak, a pure white stallion in the stead of one Don Simon Protacio. Don Protacio was offered to sell the horse to Manuel Gonzales de Aguilar, the governor-general of the Philippines at that time whose white horse previously died. Don Protacio adamantly refused to sell his horse which led to Gonzales de Aguilar personally visiting Don Protacio's compound in order to persuade him to do so. After a long negotiation, they came to a truce wherein Tamasak will be given to the governor-general in exchange for Malu ...
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Banate, Iloilo
Banate, officially the Municipality of Banate ( hil, Banwa sang Banate, tgl, Bayan ng Banate), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,376 people. The town is primarily a fishing and agricultural municipality, with large areas planted with rice, sugarcane, vegetables, beans, coconut and bananas. Banate is well known for ''Kasag'' (crabs), krill or shimp paste called '' ginamos'', and the fresh fish, which local entrepreneurs take to and sell in the capital of the province, in many of the non-coastal towns, and even in Manila. History Banate during the Pre-conquest Period The settlement in Banate is of ancient origin. It was among the ancient organized territories of the Confederation of Madja-as in Panay (also called by the ancient Bornean migrants, the island of "Madya-as"), which the Spaniards found when they came to the Island. It was known to Spanish missionaries during the earliest dates ...
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Balasan, Iloilo
Balasan, officially the Municipality of Balasan ( hil, Banwa sang Balasan, tgl, Bayan ng Balasan), is a 4th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,064 people. The business and shopping centre of northern Iloilo, Balasan is a compact town and easy to get around on foot, by bicycle, or by public transport. Buses arrive at Balasan bus station, a kilometre to the Balasan's town centre, every fifteen minutes. Taking a tricycle is the most convenient way for newcomers to travel around Balasan. In 1950, the barrio of Zarragoza was transferred from the town of Batad, Iloilo, Batad. Etymology Balasan derived its name from "Balas" meaning sand which are still found in abundance along the Banks of Bangon River where the first settlement was founded. History Sometime in 1846, Francisco Ariola, son of the datu from Jolo, together with his men, found themselv ...
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Badiangan, Iloilo
Badiangan, officially the Municipality of Badiangan ( hil, Banwa sang Badiangan, krj, Banwa kang Badiangan, tgl, Bayan ng Badiangan), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,056 people. Geography Badiangan is from Iloilo City. Barangays Badiangan is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Badiangan, Iloilo, was 27,056 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Iloilo {{WVisayas-geo-stub ...
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Anilao, Iloilo
Anilao, officially the Municipality of Anilao ( hil, Banwa sang Anilao, tgl, Bayan ng Anilao), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,520 people. Geography Anilao is from Iloilo City. Barangays Anilao is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Anilao, Iloilo, was 30,520 people, with a density of . Economy One Town One Product Anilao markets ginamos under the One Town One Product (OTOP) program. References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management SystemOfficial History of Anilao ...
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Alimodian, Iloilo
Alimodian, officially the Municipality of Alimodian ( krj, Banwa kang Alimodian; hil, Banwa sang Alimodian; tgl, Bayan ng Alimodian), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,722 people. Nicknamed as the ''Banana Capital of Western Visayas,'' it produces not only the most harvest in Western Visayas but also the sweetest banana in the region. The town also boasts of producing maize, mangoes, root crops, sweet potatoes, legumes, bamboo, coconuts, as well as high yielding crops such as carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and strawberries thus the nickname ''Strawberry Capital of Iloilo'' as they produce substantial amount of strawberries in their strawberry farms. Etymology The name of the town is derived from ''alimodia'' or ''alimodias'', the old Visayan name for Job's tears (''Coix lachryma-jobi''), a grain-bearing plant of the grass family ubiquitous in the town. The plant owes its name t ...
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Ajuy, Iloilo
Ajuy, officially the Municipality of Ajuy ( hil, Banwa sang Ajuy, tgl, Bayan ng Ajuy), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,462 people. Geography Ajuy is from Iloilo City and from Roxas City. Barangays Ajuy is politically subdivided into 34 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Ajuy, Iloilo, was 53,462 people, with a density of . Religion The town has many churches namely Ajuy Baptist Church, Ajuy Evangelical Church, Church of the Nazarene, Bible Baptist Church, Evangel Family Church, Roman Catholic Church, Aglipayan Church or the Philippine Independent Church,Emmanuel Riverside Mission Baptist Church ,Bobog Baptist Church, Pinay Espinosa Baptist Church ,Iglesia ni Cristo and Seventh-day Adventist Church. The town's main source of livelihood is fishing and farming. Economy Government List of former chief executives Mayors of Ajuy: *Dionisio ...
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Municipalities Of The Philippines
A municipality ( tl, bayan/munisipalidad; hil, banwa; ceb, lungsod/munisipalidad/munisipyo; pag, baley; pam, balen/balayan; bcl, banwaan; war, bungto/munisipyo; ilo, ili) is a local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines. It is distinct from ''city'', which is a different category of local government unit. Provinces of the Philippines are divided into cities and municipalities, which in turn, are divided into barangays (formerly barrios) – ''villages''. , there are 1,488 municipalities across the country. A municipality is the official term for, and the official local equivalent of, a town, the latter being its archaic term and in all of its literal local translations including Filipino. Both terms are interchangeable. A municipal district is a now-defunct local government unit; previously certain areas were created first as municipal districts before they were converted into municipalities. History The era of the formation of municipalities in the Philippines sta ...
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