Molo, Iloilo City

Molo (locally [ˈmolo]) is a district of Iloilo City in Iloilo Province, on Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is the most densely populated district of all the seven districts of Iloilo City.[1] Molo was a separate municipality before it was incorporated into the then-municipality of Iloilo by virtue of Act No. 719 of 1903.[2] Molo was originally the Parián (Chinese district or Chinatown) of Iloilo, which is the area that the Chinese residents of Iloilo lived in. It is also known as the "Athens of the Philippines," being the birthplace of famous Philippine Ilustrados and some of the country's greatest philosophers and political leaders, including numerous chief justices, senators, governors, generals, congressmen, and cabinet officials.

Molo
Iloilo City District
From upper-left to right: Saint Anne Parish (Molo Church); Yusay-Consing Mansion (Molo Mansion); Molo Plaza Bandstand; Convento de Molo (Convent of Molo)
Nickname(s): 
"Athens of the Philippines"
Map of Iloilo City with Molo highlighted in yellow
Coordinates: 10°42′24″N 122°33′0″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas (Region VI)
ProvinceIloilo (geographically only)
CityIloilo City
Congressional DistrictLone district of Iloilo City
IncorporatedJuly 16, 1937 (As a district of Iloilo City)
Barangays25 (see Barangays)
Government
  MayorGeronimo "Jerry" P. Trenas (Mayor of Iloilo City)
Area
  Total5.54 km2 (2.14 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
  Total76,393
  Density13,797.44/km2 (35,735.2/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Moleño
Time zoneUTC+8 (Philippine Standard Time)
ZIP code
5000
Area code(s)33
Patron saintSaint Anne
Feast dayJuly 26
Native languagesHiligaynon
Molo Plaza at dusk.

Several known families that came from Molo include - the Locsin, Lacson, Sayson, Pison, Layson, Yusay, among others, who are descended from Chinese immigrants who hispanized, adopted Roman Catholicism and settled in Molo.

The popular St. Anne Parish Church, more commonly known as Molo Church, is a centuries-old church which lies in front of the Molo Plaza. The national high school of the city, Iloilo City National High School, is also located in Molo. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) are among the government agencies with regional offices in Molo.

The Philippines' national hero, José Rizal, visited Molo Church on his way to Manila from exile in Dapitan. He exclaimed "La iglesia bonita!" as he saw the church, acknowledging its beauty.[3]

Pancit Molo, a popular Ilonggo dish named after the district, is a pork dumpling soup is a type of soup using wonton wrappers consists of a mixture of ground pork wrapped in molo or wonton wrapper, shredded chicken meat, and also shrimps.

According to the 2020 census, Molo has a population of 76,393 people, making it the second-most populous district of Iloilo City, after Jaro.

Places and landmarks

Molo Mansion, otherwise known as Yusay-Consing Mansion, on Locsin Street.

Barangays

Molo District is composed of 25 barangays. The barangay of Calumpang in Molo is Iloilo City's most populous barangay, with a population of 15,994 people (2020 census). Molo is also the most densely populated district in Iloilo City, with a population density of 13,797 people per square kilometer.

Barangays Population

(2020)

Area Density
km2 sq mi /km2 /sq mi
Calumpang 15,994 0.88 0.34 18,000 47,000
Cochero 689 0.06 0.023 11,000 28,000
Compania 3,257 0.22 0.085 15,000 39,000
East Baluarte 1,800 0.09 0.035 20,000 52,000
East Timawa 728 0.06 0.023 12,000 31,000
Habog-Habog Salvacion 2,172 0.13 0.050 17,000 44,000
Infante 1,631 0.09 0.035 18,000 47,000
Kasingkasing 2,434 0.08 0.031 30,000 78,000
Katilingban 900 0.05 0.019 18,000 47,000
Molo Boulevard 8,162 0.24 0.093 34,000 88,000
North Avanceña 605 0.10 0.039 6,100 16,000
North Baluarte 4,878 0.13 0.050 38,000 98,000
North Fundidor 2,736 0.70 0.27 3,900 10,000
North San Jose 1,121 0.14 0.054 8,000 21,000
Poblacion 760 0.07 0.027 11,000 28,000
San Antonio 2,356 0.22 0.085 11,000 28,000
San Juan 11,449 0.32 0.12 36,000 93,000
San Pedro 3,029 0.25 0.097 12,000 31,000
South Baluarte 1,477 0.10 0.039 15,000 39,000
South Fundidor 3,299 0.79 0.31 4,200 11,000
South San Jose 1,758 0.27 0.10 6,500 17,000
Taal 1,339 0.33 0.13 4,100 11,000
Tap-oc 356 0.06 0.023 5,900 15,000
West Habog-Habog 1,401 0.07 0.027 20,000 52,000
West Timawa 2,062 0.11 0.042 19,000 49,000
District of Molo 76,393 5.54 2.14 14,000 36,000
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority - Philippine Standard Geographic Code - Iloilo City - Barangays

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. "About Iloilo City". Official Website of the Iloilo City Government. Archived from the original on 2012-01-21. Retrieved 2012-01-21.
  2. Act No. 719 - Act reducing the fifty-one municipalities of the Province of Iloilo to seventeen, Supreme Court E-Library, retrieved 2019-12-31
  3. "Molo Church". www.thenewstoday.info.
  4. "The Youay - Consing (Molo) Mansion in Iloilo City, Philippines". Unofficial Guide to the Philippines. October 19, 2017.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-03-20. Retrieved 2018-03-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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