[1] According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 55,476 people.The district is known for its heritage and cultural landmarks, including the Camiña Balay nga Bato, a 19th-century heritage house,[2] and Villa Beach, which features several resorts and popular local restaurants and bars.

The initial population of Villa de Arevalo comprised 80 European colonists of pure Spanish descent,[7] who were joined by 169 Mexican soldiers from Latin America.

On July 16, 1937, Villa de Arevalo, along with the towns of Mandurriao, La Paz, and Molo, was incorporated as a district of Iloilo City.

It shares its borders with the districts of Molo to the east, Mandurriao to the northeast, and the municipality of Oton to the north and west.

Adjacent to the church is the Arevalo Convent, a heritage building in a Spanish colonial design.

A fireworks display contest is one of the highlights of the celebration held on the night of the town fiesta.

A paraw is a Filipino double-outrigger sailboat much like a pump boat which was used for transportation and fishing and still is in limited areas.

The main event is the paraw boat race along Iloilo Strait and also showcases Pinta Layag, a sail painting contest; Porma Balas, sand sculpting; Pintawo, a body painting contest; Miss Paraw Regatta, a local beauty pageant; Samba De Regatta, music & Mardi Gras contest; Luces by the Sea, a pyrotechnic exhibition; beach volleyball; and photo competition.