Molo, Administrative district in Iloilo City, Philippines
Description
Molo is an administrative district in Iloilo City characterized by densely populated residential areas divided into numerous smaller neighborhoods. The area houses multiple government offices, including regional branches for social services and tax administration.
History
Chinese traders settled here in the 1600s and established the first community. Spanish colonial authorities later formally recognized the area and named it after this established settlement.
Culture
The Saint Anne Parish Church with its Gothic architecture serves as the religious and visual center of the district. The church with its female saint statues adorning the facade functions as a gathering place and landmark in daily local life.
Practical
The district is easily walkable and well-connected by local roads for navigation. Visitors will find government offices, shops, and dining options throughout the area, making it straightforward to explore.
Did you know?
The district is home to Pancit Molo, a local noodle soup featuring pork dumplings wrapped in thin wonton skins. This dish has become popular across the city and carries the district's name.
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Molo Church
705 m
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3.4 km
Old Capitol Building of Iloilo
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865 m
Old Iloilo Prison Building
3.2 km
The Port of Iloilo historical marker
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1.3 km
General Martin Teofilo Delgado historical marker
3.1 km
Pablo Araneta y Soriano historical marker
734 m
Plaza Libertad historical marker
3.4 km
Rosendo Mejica historical marker
644 m
Iloilo Masonic Temple
3.4 km
Commercial Building of Ynchausti y Compañia historical marker
3.3 km
Colegio de San Jose historical marker
3.8 km
Old Iloilo City Hall historical marker
1.6 km
Macario L. Peralta, Jr. historical marker
3.3 km
Museum of Philippine Economic History
3.3 km
Church of Molo historical marker
696 m
Nicholas Loney historical marker
3.4 km
Iloilo-Acacia Lodge No. 11 Building historical marker
3.4 km
Sofia Reyes de Veyra historical marker
2.9 km
Iloilo City Business District as Heritage Zone historical marker
3.1 km
Old Capitol Building of Iloilo historical marker
3.2 km
Villa de Arevalo historical marker
2.9 km
West Visayas State University historical marker
3.3 km
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