MUNICIPALITY OF PAVIA

 

Pavia was established in 1848 by the Spanish as a town of the District of Jaro. Before the incurations of the Spaniards, Pavia was believed to be settled by the Malays and later on by the Chinese had established trade and commerce in the settlement with an estimated population of 200 to 400 persons. 

The historical facts coupled with sentiments made sentimental Pavianhons believe that their town was built in 1848 when thirteen 13 landowners decided to shape the future of the former camping place, decisively noted as "biya-biya", meaning neglected or abandoned.  In October 2, 1886, the plans for the bricks church of Pavia was completed in Spain and official launching of the construction was started on the day of Patron Saint, Sta. Monica, May 4, 1887. The Spanish Curate Rev. Fr. Antonio Fermintino who enlisted the labor force of the town undertook supervision of the construction. It is believed that the town was named after Colonel Pavia of Spain. Old folks still remember the heroic stand of Pedro Darroca and Juan Cornel in 1889 and the fierce battle against the Americans in Sambag and Ungka in 1899. Pavia, which had been a part of Sta. Barbara since 1901, seceded from it in 1904 and was annexed to Iloilo City. But Jaro, together with Pavia and Leganes, seceded from Iloilo City in 1907. This made Pavia an "arabal" of Jaro.  

The first President Municipal was elected in 1916.  In 1921, Pavia obtained independence from the district of Jaro through the efforts of prominent citizens.

 

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LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

Public transport
Public Utility Jeep
Taxi

Fares

PUJ (2 rides) - P 5.00
PUJ (1 ride) - P 3.50
Taxi - P 70.00

 

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POLITICAL SUBDIVISION / JURISDICTION

Pavia is composed of 18 barangays.

 

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RESOURCE PROFILE

Land Area - 3,804 hectares

Land Use

The land area is used for the following purposes as shown below:

Residential - 362.83 hectares
Industrial - 1109.00 hectares
Commercial - 5.745 hectares
Institutional - 12.945 hectares
Agricultural - 2066.57 hectares
Open Space - 247.57 hectares

Topography

80% of land area - 20 feet above sea level
20% of land area - 30 feet above sea level

Soil Type

Umingan Sandy Loam
Sta. Rita Clay

Mineral Resources

Sand and Gravel

 

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DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

The municipality has total population of 26,976 based on the NSO 1995 Census of Population.

 

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ECONOMIC PROFILE

Businesses within the Municipality
• 5 Banks and Lending Companies
• 28 Restaurants and Carinderias
• 236 Sari Sari Stores
• 4 Bakeries
• 6 Barber and Beauty Shops
• 3 Tailor Shops
• 1 Funeral Parlor
• 1 Pension House

Agriculture

Main crop - rice
Other crops:

• corn
• mongo
• banana
• tomato
• watermelon
• squash
• eggplant
• leafy vegtables

Livestock and Poultry

carabao
cattle
goats
poultry

Pavia is the Regional - Agro Industrial Center of Western Visayas as only of the components of the Panay-GuimarasNegros Agro-Industrial Area development Project (PAGNAIADP). 

As of 1997 there are 38 manufacturing establishments operating in the are, producing various product such as poultry feeds, milled rice, farm implements, noodles, industrial and medical; gases, banana chips and sauce.

Special Interests

• RAIC Industrial plants such as:
• Basic Fruits Corp.
• Panay Tropical Grain and Milling Corp.
• New Panay Ventures Inc.
• Pavia Feed Mill
• Jaspe Light Steel Industries
• Magnolia Nestle Corp.
• Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc.
• Robinhood Manufacturing
• El Grande Foods, Inc.
• Vitarich Corp.
• Mandaue Foam

Pinipig making and Baye-baye Making in Brgys. Cabugao Sur, Cabugao Norte, Anilao, Purok III and Purok IV considered to be town's specialties well loved to be given as pasalubong and favorite delicacies.  

Regional learning Resource Center - a P14 Million worth project and latest to be constructed at the campus of Pavia National High School, Pavia, Iloilo.  

University of Iloilo in Barangay Ungka II - with its vast campus housing the College of Technology.  

Commission of Population Building housing the Western Visayas Regional Office and training center.  

Pottery - Making in Brgy. Jibao-an and Pandac and age-old livelihood, which manufacture flowerpots, cooking pots, jars and other pottery items.

 

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INTERESTING PLACES

• Roman Catholic Church - century old church, made of red bricks and coral stones.
• Japanese Garrison - used to be visited by Japanese nationals and tourists is located on a private lot Barangay Aganan.
• Orchid and Anthurium Garden in Brgy. Balabag a collection and anthurium both native and imported.
• Festivals and Fiestas  - The carabao-carroza race and parade held annually every 3rd of May, a day before the festivity of the town's fiesta.

Tourist Facilities

Accommodations

Pension House

• Function Rooms - three (3) (combined capacity of 500 persons)
• Aircon Rooms - five (5)
• Non-aircon - twelve (12)

Restaurants / Carinderias - Twenty eight (28)

Sports Recreation Centers

• Track Oval / Football Field with Grandstand
• Gym with basketball court 500 seating capacity

Existing Tourism - Related Projects

Improvement of Municipal Hall and Plaza.

Proposed Tourism Development Projects

National Road Lighting 
Municipal Library and Museum

 

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INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES

Roads & Bridges

Post Office - one (1) by Phil. Postal Corp.

Communication Facilities

• Radio/TV
Radio Transmitter of GMA
Service area of/ TV Station based in Iloilo City
Service area of Radio/ TV Station based in Iloilo City
• Telegraph Station - one (1) DOTC
• Telephone-Service - PLDT and ISLACOM

Bank - one (1)

Medical Facilities

• Clinic - 6
• Pharmacies - 3

Schools

• Elementary - 11
• High School - 1
• University - 1

 

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