Lapuz is home to many transportation infrastructures that play a vital role in regional connectivity and commerce.

The name "Lapuz" is derived from its older name "Lapus-lapus", which came from the Hiligaynon word "lapus", which means "to insert/pass through" because of its location.

Lapuz, initially a sub-district of La Paz during the Spanish regime, eventually gained its own district status on December 17, 2008.

Prior to this, Lapuz had been a part of the larger La Paz district within Iloilo City.

[2] Lapuz is the smallest district, covering 3.25 square kilometres (1.25 sq mi).