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Capiz - Seafood Capital Of The Philippines
Brief Description
The Province of Capiz is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines.
Discover the Capiz mystic. Explore the rolling hills, mountain peaks and ranges. Enjoy daytime excursions at the province’s wide beaches and isolated coves. Have a fill of a variety of seafoods available all year round. Visit local gardens, historical sites, old Spanish churches, Southeast Asia’s largest bell at Pan-ay Church, and the birthplace of Manuel A. Roxas (first Philippine President).
Experience local festivals like Balintawakan and Sinadya sa Halaran. Go spelunking. A lot of caves are waiting to be explored. Or you can make special arrangements to witness the Mundo tribe dance in Tapaz.
Accommodations in cottages, hotels, and resorts are available in Roxas City and other municipalities outside the city.
Language/Dialects
Languages / dialect spoken are English, Tagalog, Akeanon, Hiligaynon, Cebuano and others.
Population
As of the year 2000 survey, Capiz has a population of 654,156.
Political Subdivision
The province is composed of 16 municipalities comprising 473 barangays. It is divided into two political districts: 1st District covers the municipalities of Maayon, Panay, Panitan, Pilar, Pontevedra, Pres. Roxas, and Roxas City; while the 2nd District covers the municipalities of Cuartero, Dao, Dumalag, Dumarao, Ivisan, Jamindan, Sapi-an, Mambusao, Sigma, and Tapaz.
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