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Capiz Province
Capiz (), officially the Province of Capiz ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Kapuoran sang Capiz''; ), is a province in the central part of the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Capiz is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering three other provinces, Aklan to the north, Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north. The capital city is Roxas, which is also the most populous city. Capiz is known for the ''Placuna placenta'' oyster shell that has the same name locally and is used for decoration and making lampshades, trays, doors and capiz-shell windows. 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 townsfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panay Church
Santa Monica Parish Church, commonly known as Panay Church, is a historic Roman Catholic church in Panay, Capiz on Panay island of the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Capiz. It was built in 1884 on the site of an earlier church, built in 1774 by Miguel Murguia, which was gravely damaged by the typhoon of January 17, 1875. The church is built of coral blocks and is approximately 70 metres long, 25 m in width and 18 m in height; the walls are about 3 metres thick. The church has an unusually large bell, the largest in the country. Capiz hosts Asia's biggest “church” bell. This was cast by Juan Reina in about 1884, using sacks of coin given by the people of the town; it weighs more than 10 tonnes. In 1997 the church was declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Gallery File:Church of Pan-ay historical marker.jpg, Church NHI historical marker installed in 1997 File:Panay Church (Sta. Mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cities Of The Philippines
A city ( or ) is one of the units of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities (Filipino: ), 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 July 8, 2023, there are 149 cities. A city is entitled to at least one representative in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, 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 their general interests; condemn private property for public use (eminent domain); contract and be contracted with; sue; and exercise all powers conferred on them by Congress. Only an List of Philippine laws, act of Congress can create or amend a city charter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapian
Sapian, officially the Municipality of Sapian (Capiznon language, Capiznon/Hiligaynon language, Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Sapian''; Aklanon language, Aklanon: ''Banwa it Sapian''; ), and sometimes spelled Sapi-an, is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,697 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province. Geography Sapian 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, oysters, lobsters, differen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Roxas, Capiz
President Roxas, officially the Municipality of President Roxas, is a 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. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Aranguel * Badiangon * Bayuyan * Cabugcabug * Carmencita * Cubay * Culilang * Goce * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pontevedra, Capiz
Pontevedra, officially the Municipality of Pontevedra ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Pontevedra''; ), is a 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 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Agbanog * Agdalipe * Ameligan * Bailan * Banate * Bantigue * Binuntucan * Cabugao * Gabuc (Caugiat) * Guba * Hipona * Intungcan * Jolongajog * Lantangan * Linampongan * Malag-it * Manapao * Ilawod (Poblacion) * Ilaya (Poblacion) * Rizal * San Pedro * Solo * Sublangon * Tabuc * Tacas * Yatingan 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 Code The Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) is a systematic classification and coding for geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilar, Capiz
Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Pilar''; ), is a 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 the Holy Trinity from the wrecka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panay, Capiz
Panay, officially the Municipality of Panay ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Panay''; ), is a 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. Panay 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 Evangelización 1566 can be found in the town plaza and was erected through the efforts of Rev. Msgr. Benjamin F. Advíncula. 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 López de Legazpi transferred the Spanish settlement from Cebu to Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maayon
Ma-ayon, officially the Municipality of Ma-ayon ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Ma-ayon''; ), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,226 people. 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 named the settlement "El Pueblo de Maayon". Thus, the name Maayon was derived from that word and to this very day, it is known as such. History Maayon first became a town d ... [...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''; ; ), is a 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 barangays. 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 Code The Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) is a systematic classification and coding for geographic areas in the Philippines. It classifies areas based on the country's four levels of administrative divisions: regions, provinces, municipalities ...br>Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Capiz {{WVisayas-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivisan, Capiz
Ivisan, officially the Municipality of Ivisan ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Ivisan''; ), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,278 people. Ivisan is from the provincial capital, Roxas City. The current mayor is Jose Noel N. Yap who won in the 2007 elections. He is the brother of former Ivisan mayor Felipe Neri Yap and the son of former mayor Amelia Yap who only finished two terms as mayor. Geography Barangays Ivisan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Agmalobo * Agustin Navarra (Agumang - ang) * Balaring * Basiao * Cabugao * Cudian * Ilaya-Ivisan (Yabton) * Malocloc Norte * Malocloc Sur (Mahayag) * Matnog * Mianay * Ondoy * Poblacion Norte * Poblacion Sur * Santa Cruz Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Ivisan was 31,278 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumarao, Capiz
Dumarao, officially the Municipality of Dumarao ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Dumarao''; ), is a 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 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Agbatuan * Aglalana * Aglanot * Agsirab * Alipasiawan * Astorga * Bayog * Bungsuan * Calapawan * Codingle * Cubi * Dacuton * Dangula * Gibato * Guinotos * Jambad * Janguslob * Lawaan * Malonoy * Nagsulang * Ongol Ilawod * Ongol Ilaya * Poblacion Ilawod * Poblacion Ilaya * Sagrada Familia * Salcedo * San Juan * Sibariwan * Tamulalod * Taslan * Tina * Tinaytayan * Traciano / Agsalay Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Dumarao was 49,506 people, with a density of . Economy Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumalag, Capiz
Dumalag, officially the Municipality of Dumalag ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Banwa sang Dumalag''; ), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,098 people. Dumalag is from Roxas City. It is the birthplace of Jose Advincula, a cardinal of the Roman Catholic church appointed as the Archbishop of Manila in 2021. Geography Barangays Dumalag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. Most of barangays named after saints. * Concepcion * Consolacion * Dolores * Duran * Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (from Spanish '' población'', meaning "population"), sometimes abbreviated as Pob., is a term used in the Philippines to refer to the administrative center, downtown, old town, or commercial area of a city or municipality. It ... * San Agustin * San Jose * San Martin * San Miguel * San Rafael * San Roque * Santa Carmen * Santa Cruz * Santa Monica * Santa Rita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
