Capiz, Provincial administrative division in Western Visayas, Philippines
Located on Panay Island, Capiz extends along the Sibuyan Sea with coastal areas, mountains, and rivers supporting diverse marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
Spanish colonizers established settlements in 1566, finding indigenous communities and initiating the construction of religious structures across the province.
The Sulod tribe maintains traditional practices in mountain regions while local artisans create decorative items from Placuna placenta shells.
Roxas City functions as the primary transportation center with an airport, seaport, and bus terminals connecting to major Philippine destinations.
The Santa Monica Church houses the Dakong Lingganay, a bell measuring seven feet in diameter and weighing 10,400 kilograms.
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: May 28, 2025 18:22
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Capiz Provincial Capitol
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