Pavia, Iloilo
Pavia | ||
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Municipality of Pavia | ||
Nickname: Regional Agro-Industrial Center for Western Visayas | ||
Location within the Philippines | ||
Coordinates: 10°46′30″N 122°32′30″E / 10.775°N 122.5417°E | ||
Country | Philippines | |
Region | Western Visayas | |
Province | Iloilo | |
District | 2nd district | |
Founded | 1848 | |
Barangays | 18
(see Vice Mayor Edsel G. Gerochi | |
• Representative | Michael B. Gorriceta | |
• Municipal Council | Members | |
• ZIP code | 5001 | |
PSGC | ||
IDD : area code | +63 (0)33 | |
Native languages | Hiligaynon Karay-a Tagalog | |
Website | www |
Pavia, officially the Municipality of Pavia (
Pavia is the smallest municipality in terms of area in Iloilo, covering only 2,715 hectares (6,710 acres). [5] The municipality is the Regional Agro-Industrial Center for Western Visayas and is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Iloilo City.
The Catholic church, currently undergoing restoration, is similar to one in Pavia, Italy.[6]
Pavia is a part of the Metro Iloilo–Guimaras area, centered on Iloilo City.
Etymology
How the town got its name is unclear, and has long been disputed. One theory has it that the name came from a certain Colonel Pavia of the Spanish garrison in Iloilo who was supposedly responsible for initially establishing a Spanish presence in the area [
The last theory seems to be supported by circumstantial historical evidence: it was also in 1862 that an independent parish dedicated to Saint Monica was established by an Augustinian friar, Policarpio Minayo. But it was only in 1889 when construction of the famous brick church—as it now stands—began. It was envisioned and built in the Byzantine style, with Romanesque design elements. Two Greek crosses dominate the facade, and the
History
Pavia was initially settled by primitive Malays, followed by the arrival of Chinese immigrants between the 15th and 16th centuries. Archaeological excavations at a Chinese burial ground in Cabugao Sur have provided evidence of these early settlements, suggesting a population of around 200 to 400.
During the
Over time, Pavia experienced changes in its administrative status. It became part of
Today, Pavia has emerged as one of the high-population
Geography
Pavia is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Iloilo City. It is bordered by the
Barangays
Pavia is politically subdivided into 18
Climate
Climate data for Iloilo, Philippines (1961–1990, extremes 1903–2012) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 34.7 (94.5) |
35.5 (95.9) |
39.0 (102.2) |
37.5 (99.5) |
37.8 (100.0) |
37.5 (99.5) |
35.2 (95.4) |
34.8 (94.6) |
37.8 (100.0) |
35.4 (95.7) |
34.8 (94.6) |
34.5 (94.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.7 (85.5) |
30.2 (86.4) |
31.7 (89.1) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.1 (91.6) |
31.6 (88.9) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.4 (86.7) |
30.8 (87.4) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.2 (86.4) |
31.1 (88.0) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.1 (79.0) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.9 (84.0) |
29.1 (84.4) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.5 (81.5) |
26.8 (80.2) |
27.6 (81.7) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.7 (72.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.5 (74.3) |
24.6 (76.3) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.4 (74.1) |
24.0 (75.2) |
Record low °C (°F) | 16.5 (61.7) |
16.7 (62.1) |
18.6 (65.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
21.0 (69.8) |
19.5 (67.1) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.2 (66.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
18.3 (64.9) |
16.5 (61.7) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 39.9 (1.57) |
19.1 (0.75) |
27.1 (1.07) |
47.7 (1.88) |
117.9 (4.64) |
255.2 (10.05) |
313.2 (12.33) |
363.7 (14.32) |
266.8 (10.50) |
264.1 (10.40) |
174.8 (6.88) |
64.2 (2.53) |
1,953.7 (76.92) |
Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 170 |
Average relative humidity (%)
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82 | 80 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 82 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 81 |
Source 1: Climate Charts[9] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: PAGASA (records)[11]
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Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 5,700 | — |
1939 | 8,918 | +1.25% |
1948 | 9,637 | +0.87% |
1960 | 11,258 | +1.30% |
1970 | 13,745 | +2.01% |
1975 | 15,180 | +2.01% |
1980 | 17,330 | +2.68% |
1990 | 23,814 | +3.23% |
1995 | 26,756 | +2.21% |
2000 | 32,824 | +4.48% |
2007 | 39,275 | +2.51% |
2010 | 43,614 | +3.89% |
2015 | 55,603 | +4.73% |
2020 | 70,388 | +4.75% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15] |
Pavia is the fastest-growing municipality in the province, both in terms of economy and population. In the 2020 census, the population of Pavia, Iloilo, was 70,388 people,[3] with a density of 2,600 inhabitants per square kilometre or 6,700 inhabitants per square mile.
Pavia, being a
Economy
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Pavia has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in Iloilo, with a diverse range of industries and developments. It serves as an agricultural-industrial center, hosting companies like Vitarich Corporation and New Panay Agri-ventures in Cabugao Sur, Pavia. The town has transformed into a commuter town with the establishment of suburban neighborhoods such as Green Meadows, Providence, Centro Verde, Parc Regency, Centennial Homes, and Deca Homes.
Pavia has seen the rise of new large establishments, including the newly renovated Mandaue Foam, City Mall, Puregold, GT Town Center, and Robinsons Place Pavia. The presence of these commercial centers contributes to the town's economic growth and provides convenient shopping options for residents. Additionally, Pavia is home to Panay News, a prominent news media outlet.
The town features several hotels such as the Gateway Hotel, Sotogrande Hotel, and JECA MJC Hotel & Event Center, catering to visitors and travelers. The newly opened Holy Mary Women and Children's Hospital offers healthcare services to the community. Major companies like Robinsons Builders, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Taytay sa Kauswagan provide employment opportunities for thousands of individuals in Pavia.
Notably, the development of Mercado Central within the Sta. Lucia Land, Inc.'s Hacienda Verde township is expected to be a commercial and business hub in Pavia. Spanning 43 hectares (110 acres), it will house corporate and business process outsourcing (BPO) offices, hotels, residential areas, a mall, and a stadium. This development along the Iloilo Circumferential Road 1 (C1) will further boost trade and commerce in the town.[24]
Pavia is famous for "
Government
Laurence Anthony G. Gorriceta is the present mayor.
List of former chief executives
The different Presidente Municipal (equivalent to Municipal Mayor now) who had served Pavia.
- Delfin Gumban (1921–1924) – known to be Pavia's Father of Independence
- Domingo Guillem (1924–1927)
- Simplicio Hechanova (1927–1934)
- Pacifico Jabonillo (1934–1942)
- Buenaventura Gumban (1942–1945) Resistance Civil Government
- Cornelio Gumban (1942–1945) Japanese Government
- Juan de Dios Gonzaga (1945–1946)
- Luzon Gumban (1946–1952)
- Vicente Gerochi (1952–1955)
- Florencio Hisole (1956–1959)
- Gerardo Gorriceta (1960–1971)
- Nelson Gumban (1972–1986)
- Felix Gorriceta, Jr. (1986–1994)
- Rogelio Trimanez (1994–1995) serving the unexpired term of Mayor Gorriceta
- Felix Caronongan, Jr. (March – June 1995)
- Ervin G. Gerochi (1995–2004)
- Arcadio H. Gorriceta (2004–2013)
- Michael B. Gorriceta (2013–2019)
- Laurence Anthony G. Gorriceta (2019–present)
Culture
Carabao-Carroza Race
Pavia, since 1973, holds the Carabao-Carroza Race Festival every 3 May. The Carabao is made the "king" for a day, and the race features carabaos each pulling a bamboo sled or "carrosa" on a 400-meter course.[27] Carrozas with native designs are also paraded as part of festivities.
Tigkaralag Festival
The Tigkaralag festival is celebrated in consonance with All Souls' Day. The term "Tigkaralag" comes from the Ilonggo words, "tig," which means "season of," and "kalag," which means "soul". Participants from the municipality's 18 barangays wear costumes and parade themselves from Barangay Aganan to the town's plaza for a dance-drama competition with a storyline reflective of Tigkaralag. Held every 30th day of October, the festival was conceived by Cecilia H. Capadosa in 1992.
Pavia Parish Church
Pavia Parish Church, popularly known as Santa Monica Parish Church is a century-old church built by the Spanish Augustinian Fathers sometime in 1862. Its interior and exterior walls are made entirely of red-bricks, making it the only existing brick-constructed church in the island of Panay. This church is similar to the church of the town's namesake, Pavia in Italy.
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