Passi

Passi is a city located on Panay Island with flat terrain shaped by the Jalaur and Lamunan Rivers that flow through the area. The landscape is dominated by agricultural lands, particularly extensive plantations that define much of the surrounding geography.

Spanish settlers founded the city in 1766 as a pueblo, with Don Martin Saligumba serving as its first leader and shaping the community's early structure. This colonial period laid the foundation for the settlement that would grow into the modern city.

The Pintados de Passi Festival brings the community together each year with colorful street processions where dancers in traditional costumes tell stories of the past. These celebrations show how local people keep their heritage alive through performance and music.

The city is easily accessible via the New Iloilo-Capiz Highway and sits roughly 50 kilometers from Iloilo City and 66 kilometers from Roxas City. These connections make it straightforward for travelers to move around the region and reach nearby destinations.

The area is known for its extensive pineapple farms, earning recognition as the Sweet City in the Heart of Panay and reflecting its agricultural legacy. Visitors often overlook just how central these crops are to the local economy and everyday life in the region.

Location: Iloilo

Inception: 1766

Elevation above the sea: 82 m

Shares border with: Bingawan, San Enrique, San Rafael

Website: http://passicity.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 11.10000,122.63333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:08