Capiz



         


Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Capiz
Region: Western Visayas (Region VI)
Capital: Roxas City
Founded:
Population:

2000 census—654,156 (36th largest).

Density—248 per km² (28th highest).
Area: 2,633.2 km² (30th smallest)
Divisions:

Component Cities—1.
Municipalities—16.
Barangays—473.

Congressional districts—2.
Languages: Ilonggo
Governor: Vicente B. Bermejo (2001-2004)
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People and Culture

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Aswang

Among Filipinos, Capiz is subject or focus of many Aswang, and other types of mythylogical ghost, goblins, ghouls and manananggal and other monster stories. Capiz is ( unfairly ) rumored to have a number of aswang and covens of witches. Superstitious folk who believe in their existence can still be found in these parts. They typically adorn windows, rooms, etc. with garlic bulbs, holy water, etc..

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Economy

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Geography

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Political

Capiz is subdivided into 16 municipalities and 1 city.

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City

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Municipalities

  • Cuartero
  • Dao
  • Dumalag
  • Dumarao
  • Ivisan
  • Jamindan
  • Ma-ayon
  • Mambusao

|- |style="padding:0px 5px" align="right"|Western Visayas: |style="padding:0px 5px" | Aklan | Antique | Capiz | Iloilo | Guimaras | Negros Occidental |- |style="padding:0px 5px" align="right"|Central Visayas: |style="padding:0px 5px" | Bohol | Cebu | Negros Oriental | Siquijor |- |style="padding:0px 5px" align="right"|Eastern Visayas: |style="padding:0px 5px" | Biliran | Eastern Samar | Leyte | Northern Samar | Samar | Southern Leyte |}






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