Capiz

Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Capiz

Region: Western Visayas (Region VI)

Capital: Roxas City

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—654,156 (36th largest).
Density—248 per km² (28th highest).

Area: 2,633.2 km² (30th smallest)

Divisions:
Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—16.
Barangays—473.
Congressional districts—2.

Languages: Ilonggo

Governor: Vicente B. Bermejo (2001-2004)

Table of contents

1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography

3.1 Political

3.1.1 City
3.1.2 Municipalities

3.2 Physical

4 History
5 External Links