City (pop., 2000: 365,820), Panay island, Philippines.
Pre-Spanish settlement was extensive, but the seaport remained small until 1855, when it was opened to foreign trade. For a time it rivaled Cebu City as the main port of the Visayan Islands. It is a major fishing port and is known also for its raw-silk and pineapple-fibre fabrics.
This is the complete article, containing 56 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page).
View More Summaries on Iloilo City
