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La Paz, Iloilo City

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in La Paz gained independence after a resolution was passed by the city council. This move aimed to establish separate police and fire stations for the area.
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La Paz is situated in the middle-eastern part of Iloilo City, around 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) from
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at the time. However, it wasn't until 1856 that it gained independence from Jaro and became a separate
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in the district is often referred to as the specific birthplace of the Ilonggo noodle soup dish,
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On July 16, 1937, La Paz was incorporated as a district of Iloilo City, alongside the towns of
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La Paz is known for being the birthplace of the popular Filipino noodle soup dish,
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La Paz, like other districts of Iloilo City, is served mostly by passenger
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La Paz is home to two of the eight universities in Iloilo City, namely,
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District of Iloilo City in Western Visayas, Philippines
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The district of La Paz has a total of 25 barangays.
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La Paz District
District of Iloilo City





WVSU Quezon Hall
La Paz Public Market
Iloilo Sports Complex
Location within Iloilo City
Iloilo City
La Paz is located in Visayas, Philippines
La Paz is located in Philippines
10°43′12″N 122°34′41″E / 10.72000°N 122.57806°E / 10.72000; 122.57806
Philippines
Region
Western Visayas
Province
Iloilo
City
Iloilo City
Congressional District
Lone district of Iloilo City
Barangays
Barangays
Mayor
Jerry Treñas
Demonym(s)
Time zone

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