Iloilo
Philippines · Western VisayasPH
Province in Western Visayas, Philippines
Iloilo, officially the Province of Iloilo, is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital and largest city is Iloilo City, the regional center of Western Visayas and politically independent from the province. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of the Visayan island of Panay and is bordered by the province of Antique to the west, Capiz to the north, the Jintotolo Channel to the northeast, the Guimaras Strait to the east, and the Iloilo Strait and Panay Gulf to the southwest. Iloilo City is the center of the Iloilo–Guimaras metropolitan area or Metro Iloilo–Guimaras, and is geographically located in the province and grouped under it by the Philippine Statistics Authority, but remains politically independent from the provincial government. According to the 2024 census, the population of the province is 2,082,616. If Iloilo City is included, the population is 2,556,344 in total.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,082,616
- Coordinates
- 10.697, 122.564
- Timezone
- Asia/Manila
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of Iloilo
Located in Western Visayas, Philippines, Iloilo is best described as a major metropolis. With 2,082,616 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern. A useful hint when you budget your days. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and sports.
Things to do in Iloilo
Culture in Iloilo
(11)Iloilo records Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Churches, Docks and Mines under culture. All of it is drawn from Iloilo's recorded activities. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nature in Iloilo
(10)Under nature, Iloilo is tagged with Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Islands and Lakes. The full list runs to 10 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Iloilo.
Sports in Iloilo
(7)Sports in Iloilo covers Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running. The full list runs to 7 activities. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Iloilo.
Adventure in Iloilo
(6)On the adventure side, Iloilo offers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Climbing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Iloilo. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Iloilo
(6)Water Sports lovers get Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Sailboats, Swimming and Water Sports. Everything listed here comes from what Iloilo is actually tagged with. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Iloilo
(5)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Therms and Turkish Baths. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Iloilo.
Nightlife in Iloilo
(4)On the nightlife side, Iloilo offers Casinos, Events, Festival and Music. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Iloilo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Iloilo
(2)Iloilo's family entries include Playgrounds and Water Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Iloilo. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Iloilo
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Iloilo. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Iloilo
Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
Getting there & around
Iloilo sits on major routes, so arrival options are broad and moving around is easy. Iloilo runs on Asia/Manila time.
Similar destinations
Places near Iloilo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Iloilo known for?
- In Western Visayas, Philippines, Iloilo stands out for culture, nature and sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 2,082,616-strong destination.
- What can you do in Iloilo?
- Options in Iloilo run to Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Churches, Docks and Mines — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Iloilo?
- Off-peak visits still work, thanks to culture and food. For trails and green space, April to June and September to October is the sweet spot. Coast and water plans belong in June to September.
- Where is Iloilo located?
- You will find Iloilo in Western Visayas, Philippines. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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