Capiz
Capiz, officially the Province of Capiz (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Kapuoran sang Capiz; Tagalog: 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 | |
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| Province of Capiz | |
(from top: left to right) Panay Church, Capiz Provincial Capitol, Panitan Plaza, Ivisan and Dao Church. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: Seafood Capital of the Philippines | |
| Anthem: O, Capiz | |
Location in the Philippines | |
OpenStreetMap | |
| Coordinates: 11°23′N 122°38′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Spanish Settlement | 1566 |
| Encomienda | 1569 |
| Politico-Military Province | 1716 |
| Founded | April 15, 1901 |
| Capital and largest city | Roxas |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Fredenil H. Castro (Lakas-CMD) |
| • Vice Governor | James "Mitang" O. Magbanua (Lakas-CMD) |
| • Legislature | Capiz Provincial Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,594.64 km2 (1,001.80 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 52nd out of 81 |
| Highest elevation | 2,074 m (6,804 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 804,952 |
| • Rank | 38th out of 81 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 25th out of 81 |
| Demonym | Capiznon/Capizeño |
| Divisions | |
| • Independent cities | 0 |
| • Component cities | 1 |
| • Municipalities | |
| • Barangays | 473 |
| • Districts | Legislative districts of Capiz |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP Code | 5800–5816 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| ISO 3166 code | PH-CAP |
| HDI | 0.650 (Medium) |
| HDI rank | 32nd in Philippines (2019) |
| Spoken languages | |
| Website | capiz |
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 Mónica 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 feet in height and weighing 10,400 kilograms or just over 10 metric tons, the Panay bell is popular among tourists visiting Capiz.