Jaro, Iloilo

Name: Jaro
Address: Iloilo, Philippines

#19 among attractions in Iloilo

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Jaro is a district of Iloilo City in the Philippine province of Iloilo on Panay Island in the Western Visayas region. It is the largest in terms of area and population of Iloilo City's seven districts, with 130,700 residents in the 2020 census. Once a separate city, Jaro merged with Iloilo City when it was re-incorporated in the 1940s during the American administration in the Philippines. Jaro is the largest of all the seven districts comprising the City of Iloilo. The Iloilo City district of La Paz and the present municipalities of Leganes and Pavia, adjoined as historical parts of Jaro before they became independent. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1886 (138 years ago)Area: 10.42 mi²Coordinates: 10°41'24"N, 122°33'0"E

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Jaro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SM Delgado, Jaro Cathedral, Marymart Center, Iloilo River Esplanade.

1.3 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
SM Delgado, Iloilo
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Iloilo City, SM Delgado stands as a testament to the urban progress and cultural vibrancy of the region. This shopping center, named after its founder, Don Vicente Delgado, has been serving the locals and tourists since its inception, offering a...
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Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Jaro Cathedral, Iloilo
1 min walk • Jaro Cathedral, officially known as the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles, stands as a monumental spiritual hub in the heart of Iloilo City, Philippines. This historical church, dating back to the 19th century, is not just a...
1.3 miE
10°41'50"N • 122°34'5"E
Marymart Center, Iloilo
34 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miN
Park
Iloilo River Esplanade, Iloilo
21 min walk • Iloilo River Esplanade is an esplanade along Iloilo River in Iloilo City, Philippines that was opened on August 18, 2012. It stretches 9.035 kilometers in total length from Carpenter's Bridge in Mandurriao to Muelle Loney Bridge in City Proper. The project cost ₱1.12 billion and was designed by Paolo Alcazaren.
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Jaro Evangelical Church, Iloilo
1 min walk • The Jaro Evangelical Church is a Baptist church in Jaro, Philippines, affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jaro?

Nearby attractions include Jaro Cathedral, Iloilo (1 min walk), Jaro Evangelical Church, Iloilo (1 min walk), Iloilo River Esplanade, Iloilo (21 min walk).

How to get to Jaro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jaro:

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Igbaras Jeepney (24 min walk)

Jaro, Iloilo

Facts and practical information

Iloilo plan & book

Jaro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

SM Delgado, Iloilo

Jaro Cathedral, Iloilo

Marymart Center, Iloilo

Iloilo River Esplanade, Iloilo

Jaro Evangelical Church, Iloilo

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Which popular attractions are close to Jaro?

How to get to Jaro by public transport?