Capiz

Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas Region (Region VI) of the Visayas. The province covers roughly 2,594.64 square kilometers and is composed of 16 municipalities, 1 component city, and a total of 473 barangays. The capital of the province is Roxas City. The name Capiz is derived from the word 'kapid,' meaning twin, in reference to the mythology of twin sons of early settlers in the area.

HISTORY

Capiz has a rich history that traces back to pre-colonial times when it was already a thriving settlement along the Panay River and the northern coasts of Panay Island. Early inhabitants engaged in fishing, farming, and trading with neighboring islands and even foreign merchants. The Spanish arrived in the 16th century, and in 1566, Miguel López de Legazpi established one of the first Spanish settlements in Panay due to its fertile lands and abundant resources. Capiz eventually became an important center of governance, religion, and agriculture under Spanish rule, with churches, schools, and government structures built to consolidate colonial control. During the American period, Capiz continued to develop as a trading and agricultural hub. It played a significant role during World War II, with local resistance fighters joining the guerrilla movement against Japanese occupation. After the war, the province rebuilt and steadily progressed in terms of economy and education. In 1951, the capital was officially named Roxas City, in honor of President Manuel Roxas, the first president of the independent Republic of the Philippines, who was a native of the province. Today, Capiz is known as the 'Seafood Capital of the Philippines,' highlighting its strong fishing industry and cultural heritage.

QUICK FACTS
Population (Census 2024)	835,098
Land Area (2015)	2,594.64 km²
No. of households	202,033
Average Household Size	3.98
Registered Voters	539,459
Major Landmarks	Panay Church (Santa Monica Parish Church)
Coastal Access	yes
Estimated elevation above sea level	123 meters

Map

Capiz Province is located in the Western Visayas Region (Region VI) in the northeastern part of Panay Island in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the Sibuyan Sea, on the east by Aklan Province, on the south by Iloilo Province, and on the west by the province of Antique.

MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA

Capiz has 16 municipalities, 1 city and 473 barangays.

name	type	barangay_count	population_2020	population_2024
Cuartero	Municipality	22	27993	28650
Dao	Municipality	20	33842	34555
Dumalag	Municipality	19	30008	30872
Dumarao	Municipality	33	49506	51633
Ivisan	Municipality	15	31278	32853
Jamindan	Municipality	30	38670	40472
Ma-ayon	Municipality	32	41226	42997
Mambusao	Municipality	26	40690	41768
Panay	Municipality	42	48890	50946
Panitan	Municipality	26	42565	44246
Pilar	Municipality	24	47100	48789
Pontevedra	Municipality	26	49725	51956
President Roxas	Municipality	22	31260	32436
Roxas City	City, Capital	47	179292	185336
Sapian	Municipality	10	26697	27377
Sigma	Municipality	21	31688	32628
Tapaz	Municipality	58	54423	57684

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population by Age Group

Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 15-19 years, with 77,732 individuals, followed closely by those aged 10-14 years (76,939) and 5-9 years (74,996). In contrast, the smallest population is found in 75-79 years, with only 10,418 individuals.

age	population_2020
Below 5	73919
5-9	74996
10-14	76939
15-19	77732
20-24	74176
25-29	65867
30-34	57268
35-39	51203
40-44	47290
45-49	41706
50-54	39415
55-59	34954
60-64	29719
65-69	22658
70-74	15169
75-79	10418
80+	11523

Population by Gender

In 2020, the population was composed of approximately 50.82% males and 49.18% females, indicating a higher number of males than females.

ECONOMY

Agricultural Production Trends (2018–2023)

Crops production in Capiz showed fluctuations, starting at 10,013 in 2018, dipping to 8,034 in 2019, then steadily rising to 10,685 in 2023. Livestock production moved between 2,403 and 3,448, peaking in 2022 before dropping to 2,894 in 2023. Poultry production remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2021, then sharply increased to 2,994 in 2023. Fisheries production grew significantly, from 7,469 in 2018 to 11,954 in 2023, making it the strongest and most consistent growth among all sectors.

title	2022	2023
Crops	10013	10685
Livestock	3448	2894
Poultry	2500	2994
Fisheries	11000	11954

BARANGAY