| Lapuz | |
| Settlement Type: | District of Iloilo City |
| Pushpin Map: | Philippines Visayas#Philippines |
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 220 |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in the Philippines |
| Coordinates: | 10.7039°N 122.5814°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Philippines |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Type3: | City |
| Subdivision Name3: | Iloilo City |
| Subdivision Type4: | Congressional District |
| Subdivision Name4: | Lone district of Iloilo City |
| Established Title: | Established |
| Established Date: | July 16, 1937 |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | December 17, 2008 |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Jerry Treñas (Mayor of Iloilo City) |
| Seat Type: | Barangays |
| Seat: | 12 (see Barangays) |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 3.25 |
| Population Total: | 31,747 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 census |
| Population Density Km2: | 9775.86 |
| Population Demonym: | Lapuznon |
| Timezone: | Philippine Standard Time |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 5000 |
| Area Code: | 33 |
| Blank1 Name Sec1: | Native languages |
| Blank1 Info Sec1: | Hiligaynon |
| Blank Name Sec2: | Patron saint |
| Blank Info Sec2: | Nuestra Señora Del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary) |
| Blank1 Name Sec2: | Feast Day |
| Blank1 Info Sec2: | October 12 |
Lapuz (pronounced as /tl/) is a district in Iloilo City, Philippines, located in the province of Iloilo, on the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region. It is the smallest district by geographical area as well as the least populous district, with 31,747 people in the 2020 census.
Lapuz is home to many transportation infrastructures that play 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] Lapuz also hosts other seaport terminals, such as the Iloilo Fastcraft and RORO terminals, which serve as terminals for fastcraft and roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessels, respectively.
The name "Lapuz" is derived from its older name "Lapus-lapus", which came from the Hiligaynon word "lapus", which means "to insert/pass through" because of its location.
Lapuz, initially a sub-district of La Paz during the Spanish regime, eventually gained its own district status on December 17, 2008. Prior to this, Lapuz had been a part of the larger La Paz district within Iloilo City.
The decision to establish Lapuz as a separate district was made by the Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Council) of Iloilo City. This resolution was passed to enable Lapuz to have its own dedicated police station and fire station, ensuring the provision of essential services to the local community.[2]
Lapuz is the smallest district, covering 3.25km2. It is from Iloilo City Proper, making it the nearest district to the city center. It's bordered by La Paz to the north and the City Proper to the west. It also faces eastward across the Iloilo Strait at Guimaras Island.
The district of Lapuz has a total of 12 barangays.