Geodetic Engineer in Iloilo

Land surveying and Iloilo

Iloilo province had 2,051,899 residents in 2020, spread over 42 municipalities and the component city of Passi, while Iloilo City is counted separately as a highly urbanized city. Water shapes the map: the Iloilo River runs through the city's Mandurriao, Molo, La Paz, City Proper and Lapuz districts.

The 4.75-kilometer Jaro Floodway, finished in 2011, carries Jaro River tributaries to the Iloilo Strait. The Iloilo River Esplanade, first opened in 2012 and extended since, now runs about 9 kilometers along the river.

Common problems in Iloilo

• Lots beside the Iloilo River: The Esplanade follows the river for about 9 kilometers, and the Water Code sets a 3-meter easement in urban areas. A relocation survey shows how far your lot sits from the river edge before you build or sell.
• Flood-prone lots in Jaro and La Paz: On 26 September 2025, 89 city barangays were reported flooded, 19 in La Paz and 17 in Jaro. A topographic survey records your lot's ground levels, which helps when you decide fill or floor height.
• Rice land turning into housing lots: Irrigated rice land and land awarded under CLOAs is not simply subdivided. It is advisable to confirm the parcel's agrarian status with DAR before any subdivision plan is drawn.
• Low lots in Dumangas and Barotac Nuevo: Both are among the province's flood-prone municipalities, with flooding reported in Dumangas barangays Tabucan and Baras in July 2024. A survey of levels shows which part of the lot is lowest.

Cities and municipalities covered in Iloilo

Coverage across the 44 cities and municipalities of Iloilo.

Frequently asked questions in Iloilo