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Capiz (province)
Capiz, officially the Province of Capiz (Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Kapuoran sang Capiz''; tl, Lalawigan ng Capiz), is a province in the Philippines located in the central section of Western Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Roxas. It is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan to the north, Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north. Capiz is known for the '' Placuna placenta'' oyster shell that has the same name locally and is used for decoration and making lampshades, trays, window and doors. Likewise, the province is known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines" and was among the top 15 most frequently visited places in the Philippines. Capiz is the site of the famous coral-stone Santa Monica Church in the town of Panay, home to the largest Catholic Church bell in Asia. The bell was made from 70 sacks of gold and silver coins donated by the townsfolk. Measuring seven feet in diameter, five fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxas, Capiz
Roxas City, officially the City of Roxas ( Capiznon/ hil, Dakbanwa sang Roxas; fil, Lungsod ng Roxas), is a 3rd class component city and capital of the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 179,292 people. It is originally known as the Municipality of Capiz (from which the province derives its name), the area became a chartered city on May 12, 1951, and was renamed in honor of native Manuel Acuña Roxas, the fourth president of the Philippines and the first of the independent post-American Third Philippine Republic. Roxas City is the center of education, trade, economic activities and logistics in Northern Panay. The abundance of marine life makes Roxas City the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines." It has received Cleanest and Greenest Component City in Western Visayas Award in the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran (GPK) Cleanliness and Environmental contest. The Department of Health (DOH) awarded the city with the Red Orchid Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cities Of The Philippines
A city ( fil, lungsod/siyudad) is one of the units of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities ( fil, nakakartang lungsod), whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific municipal charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies their administrative structure and powers. As of December 17, 2022, there are 148 cities. A city is entitled to at least one representative in the House of Representatives if its population reaches 250,000. Cities are allowed to use a common seal. As corporate entities, cities have the power to take, purchase, receive, hold, lease, convey, and dispose of real and personal property for its general interests, condemn private property for public use (eminent domain), contract and be contracted with, sue and exercise all the powers conferred to it by Congress. Only an Act of Congress can create or amend a city charter, and with this city charter Cong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigma, Capiz
Sigma, officially the Municipality of Sigma ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Sigma''; tl, Bayan ng Sigma), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,688 people. Sigma is from Roxas City, the provincial capital. It was named after the legendary Datu Sikma, which was corrupted by the Spaniards into Sigma, as they have difficulty in pronouncing the letter "k". Geography Barangays Sigma is politically subdivided into 21 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...s. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Sigma, Capiz, was 31,688 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapian
Sapian, officially the Municipality of Sapian ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Sapian''; Aklanon: ''Banwa it Sapian''; tl, Bayan ng Sapian), and sometimes spelled Sapi-an, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,697 people. It is from Roxas City, the provincial capital. Sapian Bay which is situated in the northern part of the municipality is geographically joined with Capiz Bay. The 30 km2 Sapian and Capiz shallow sea bays has extensive intertidal mudflats, sandy beaches, mangrove swamps, estuaries of several small rivers, and associated coastal lagoons and marshes. Sapian Bay which opens up to the Sibuyan Sea is a source of livelihood for many Sapianons. Marine produce from Sapian Bay include green mussels "tahong", oyster "talaba", lobster and different species of fish, and clams. Many lands near sea water were developed into fishponds that produce milkfish (''bangus''), prawns and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Roxas, Capiz
President Roxas, officially the Municipality of President Roxas, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,269 people. Formerly known as Lutod-lutod and a part of Pilar, Capiz, it is from the provincial capital, Roxas City. History In 1949, the sitios and barrios of Aranguel, Culilang, Pandan, Pinamihagan, Cadoulan, Quiajo, Sangcal, Pondol, Marita, Madulano, Jabuyana, Bo-ac, Cabugcabug, Goce Badiangon, Bayuyan, Agbobolo, Cubay, Ibaca, and the sitio of Lotudlotud (Lutod-lutod), which was converted into a barrio of Elizalde, was separated from Pilar and formed into the separate town of President Roxas by virtue of Republic Act No. 374. In 1952, barrio of Agbobolo was renamed Manoling. Geography Barangays President Roxas is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Pres. Roxas was 31,269 people, with a density of . Economy S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pontevedra, Capiz
Pontevedra, officially the Municipality of Pontevedra ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Pontevedra''; tl, Bayan ng Pontevedra), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,725 people. Pontevedra is from Roxas City. Geography Barangays Pontevedra is politically subdivided into 26 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...s. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Pontevedra, Capiz, was 49,725 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Capiz {{WVisayas-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilar, Capiz
Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Pilar''; tl, Bayan ng Pilar), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 47,100 people. Pilar is from Roxas City. History The coastal town sprang out from an Austronesian settlement in the early 16th century when ''indio'' natives managed to escape oppression from Spanish colonial authorities. The settlement was then known as ''Sibala'', named after the river that ran through the coastal village. In 1570, however, the settlement was seized by Spanish forces and the ''guardia civil'' took full control of the village fortifying it with a military garrison. It later flourished into a bigger town and was renamed after its designated patron ''La Nuestra Señora del Pilar'' ( Our Lady of the Pillar). In the 18th century, it adopted the ( Holy Trinity) ''La Santisima Trinidad'' as its municipal patron after a wooden image of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panay, Capiz
Panay, officially the Municipality of Panay ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Panay''; tl, Bayan ng Panay), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 48,890 people. Pronounced as Pan-ay, it used to be the provincial capital of Capiz. Panay is east from Roxas City. Pan-ay is the site of the famous coral-stone Santa Monica Church, home to the largest Catholic Church bell in Asia. History The town originally called Bamban was changed by the early Spaniards to Panay, a word which means “mouth of the river.” This is also the location of a fortress built by Juan de la Isla in late 1570. The Paseo de Evangelizacion 1566 can be found in the town plaza and was erected through the efforts of Rev. Msgr. Benjamin F. Advincula. 1566 was the year the Spaniards arrived in the island of Panay and became the second Spanish settlement in the country next to Cebu. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi transferred the Spani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mambusao, Capiz
Mambusao, officially the Municipality of Mambusao ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Mambusao''; tl, Bayan ng Mambusao), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,690 people. It is from Roxas City. Its economy is based on agriculture with rice and coconut as the primary products and crops. The annual festival of Mambusao is called "Inilusan" honoring of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of the town, celebrated every November 25. ''Inilusan'' literally means sharing of dish by neighbors. Mambusao is the home of the Villareal family, the most famous of whom is Speaker Cornelio "Agurang Coni" Villareal and Governor Cornelio "Dodoy" Villareal. It is also the birthplace of the late Filipino diplomat and politician Roy Señeres. Geography Barangays Mambusao is politically subdivided into 26 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maayon
Ma-ayon, officially the Municipality of Ma-ayon ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Ma-ayon''; tl, Bayan ng Ma-ayon), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,226 people. It has a total land area of 142.32 km2 (54.95). Sometimes spelled Ma-ayon, it is from Roxas City, the seat of the provincial government. Etymology As to the origin of the name of Maayon not much has been written about it, but folks speak of several versions and one among those considered most popular was when a group of Spanish soldiers while pursuing the insurgents, discovered a settlement near the bank of the river. Finding the people to be hospitable and nice, they asked for the name of the place. Since the natives did not understand the Spanish language, they assumed that what the Spaniards were asking for what is the status of the harvest, for them it was harvest time. The natives answered "Maayo man". So the Spaniards n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamindan, Capiz
Jamindan, officially the Municipality of Jamindan ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Jamindan''; Aklanon: ''Banwa it Jamindan''; krj, Banwa kang Jamindan; tl, Bayan ng Jamindan), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,670 people. It is located on the western part of the province and is from Roxas City. Geography Barangays Jamindan is politically subdivided into 30 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Jamindan was 38,670 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Capiz {{WVisayas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumarao, Capiz
Dumarao, officially the Municipality of Dumarao ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Dumarao''; tl, Bayan ng Dumarao), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,506 people. It is from Roxas City. It was founded in 1580 and established by Spaniards under the advocacy of ''Our Lady of Snows''. Geography Barangays Dumarao is politically subdivided into 33 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...s. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Dumarao was 49,506 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Capiz {{WVisayas-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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