Pilar, Capiz

Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Pilar; Tagalog: 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
Municipality of Pilar
Etymology: Sibala
Map of Capiz with Pilar highlighted
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Pilar
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°29′16″N 122°59′44″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 1st district
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorArnold A. Perez
  Vice MayorDoujie-Jack B. Cantiller
  RepresentativeEmmanuel A. Billones
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate29,375 voters (2022)
Area
  Total77.99 km2 (30.11 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Highest elevation
812 m (2,664 ft)
Lowest elevation
−1 m (−3 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)
  Total47,100
  Density600/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
  Households
12,254
Economy
  Income class3rd municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
8.88
% (2018)
  Revenue141.5 million (2020)
  Assets419.8 million (2020)
  Expenditure109.5 million (2020)
  Liabilities66.59 million (2020)
Service provider
  ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5804
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)36
Native languagesCapisnon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitewww.pilar-capiz.gov.ph

Pilar is 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Roxas City.

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