Capiz

Capiz is a province on Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. The coastline runs along the Sibuyan Sea, while the interior includes rice paddies, river systems, and forested mountain slopes.

Spanish colonizers arrived on the coast in 1566 and established settlements in areas already inhabited by indigenous communities. Stone churches and administrative buildings were constructed over the following centuries, shaping the layout of towns.

The Sulod people in the upland areas continue practicing ancestral customs and ceremonies passed down through generations. Local craftspeople shape translucent Placuna shells into lampshades and decorative objects sold in workshops and markets throughout the region.

Roxas City serves as the main connection point with an airport, seaport, and bus terminals linking travelers to other regions across the Philippines. Most public transport options and accommodations are concentrated in this urban center.

The Santa Monica Church houses a bell cast in 1878 that measures over seven feet (2.1 meters) across. The sound of the bell can be heard across much of the surrounding area and marks important religious celebrations.

Location: Western Visayas

Inception: 1716

Capital city: Roxas

Shares border with: Aklan, Masbate, Antique

Website: http://capiz.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 11.38333,122.63333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:42