Location and transportation
Iloilo (Ilo Ilo, Yilang) is located in the central part of the Philippines, and it is also the main cultural, trade and commercial center of the Philippines. Clear water and unpolluted coastal areas make iloilo a paradise for water sports enthusiasts.
Iloilo Province is located in the south and northeast of Banna Island, belonging to the western Visayas (the sixth district), bordering on Capiz Province and Quintoro Strait in the north, Guimaras Strait in Ji Ma in the south, Banna Bay and iloilo Strait in the east and Bo Gu Province in the west. It covers an area of 4,663 square kilometers, with 75% of disposable land and 25% of woodland, including more than 7,000 hectares of mangroves. One third of the province's land is flat, and there are hills and mountains.
Iloilo, located on the southeast coast of Banana Island, is an important port of Visayas. There is an interesting story about the origin of iloilo's name. Black dwarf, a local native, originally called it "iloilo", which means "like a nose". Because it looks like a nose and chin, black dwarf named it "like a nose". When the Matai people arrived in Banai Island, they changed their names to (Ilong Ilong) because they couldn't pronounce R but L. After the Spanish invasion, they changed their names to (Iloilo) to facilitate their intonation.
It takes iloilo 55 minutes to fly from Manila to Manila, 30 minutes to Cebu, 90 minutes to Puerto Princesa and Palawan, and 45 minutes to get to the root. In Santos, you can choose sea transportation. Sulpicio Line, Negros Navigation and Aboitiz are connected with Manila (19 hours), Cagayan de Oro (16 hours) and Zamboanga (14 hours). Kota Bato (26 hours), Bacolod (2 hours ferry service) and Guimaras (20 minutes motorboat service).
Natural boundaries, such as mountains up to 7,000 feet, lie between iloilo and western Bo Gu and northern Kapitz. Iloilo is covered with hills and plains.
climate
The dry season in southern, northern and central regions is 65438+February-June, and the rainy season is 7-165438+1October. There is no obvious difference between dry season and rainy season in the border areas of Kapiz province.
language
The main language used is Hiligaynon.
Political division
The province includes 2 cities, 42 towns, 190 1 township, with iloilo as its capital.
staple industry
The main industries in Iloilo province are agriculture, fishery, industry, handicrafts and tourism. Agricultural products are mainly rice, corn, beans, mangoes and limes; Fishery mainly catches fish and other seafood; The industry mainly includes cola canning, sugar making and leaf oil processing; Handmade owners mainly process gifts and furniture; There are many tourist attractions, including historical and cultural sites and natural landscapes, which receive hundreds of thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every year.
Transportation, tourism and long-distance communication facilities
Shipping companies, bus and taxi companies, car rental agencies and travel agencies can help you get anywhere you want. PAL office at domestic airport will help you arrange flights to any destination.
There are four flights from Manila to iloilo every day, with a flight time of 1 hour and a ticket price of P 1 168. There are six hotels in iloilo, which can arrange accommodation for tourists or serve as conference addresses.
Shopping centers, restaurants, domestic food centers and entertainment facilities can meet your shopping, eating and entertainment needs. Most commercial organizations open at 8 am; Government agencies close at 5 pm, banks close at 3 pm, and most commercial organizations close at 7 pm. Post offices, telegraph and telephone companies keep you in touch with the world. Iloilo's ideal geographical location allows neighboring provinces to enjoy the convenience of this facility.
The southern passage of the Philippines:
Iloilo is a first-class province and city in Philippine culture, industry and trade. Located in the southwest of Bannai Island, between the iloilo River and the Gimalag Strait, it is the base of architectural and artistic heritage, and aquaculture is also promising. It is also a gathering place of undeveloped scenic spots in Dos, attracting thousands of tourists.
Iloilo is the cradle of Philippine culture. The influence of these cultures is manifested in centuries-old houses, churches with a long history, colorful festivals and enterprising descendants.
Di Anna Festival, a famous festival in iloilo, is a local celebration. Every year on the third Sunday of June+10 in 5438, thousands of people in ILO-ILO put on special clothes, form a circle and dance day and night. Hypnotic drums, coupled with fanatical footsteps, formed a very spectacular scene. In addition, iloilo is also famous for its Paraw regatta. This is an activity attended by local and foreign athletes. Both local and foreign athletes took part in this sport.
Iloilo has coarse clothes and prosperous historical sites. Visit the famous Sunset Boulevard, Fort San Pedro or the flowery Villa Arevalo, which is under Spanish jurisdiction. You can also visit the landmarks of the city, the square in the city center, and the place where the Philippine flag was first raised after Spanish investment.
Visitors can swim, dive and climb mountains here, so you can feast your eyes and exercise at the same time.
Attractions:
Iloilo Museum
There are many local cultural and artistic heritages, China pottery and Catholic relics in the museum.
Miaco Church, located at the seaside about 35km south of Yilang City, is the only castle church in the Philippines. 1787 is made of rocks. This church was built by Spanish colonists to spread Catholicism and resist attacks by Muslims in the southern Philippines. Its style fully demonstrates the ingenious and creative carving techniques of Filipinos, which has high historical and artistic value.
Gabby Church, located in the suburb of Yilang, is one of the most magnificent churches in the Philippine Islands, and it is inlaid with silver carvings.
The Spanish Observatory was established by Spanish colonists to resist the attack of southern Muslims.
Barbara Golf Course at Railway Station
This 37-hectare 18-hole stadium is located at 16 km north of iloilo. It was built in 1907 and is the oldest stadium in the Philippines.
Januai cemetery
This famous Spanish-Filipino cemetery was built in 1875. It is composed of stones and fossil rocks, with three magnificent stairs and two Gothic doors. It's 32 kilometers from downtown.
Sikogon i.
The island is about 5 kilometers from Estancia, and the island is covered with palm trees. Covering an area of 1 104 hectares, with white beaches.