President Roxas, Capiz
President Roxas | |
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Municipality of President Roxas | |
![]() Map of Capiz with President Roxas highlighted | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°25′47″N 122°55′29″E / 11.4297°N 122.9247°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Capiz |
District | 1st district of Capiz |
Founded | 1949 |
Barangays | 22 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Receliste L. Escolin |
• Electorate | 20,694 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 77.88 km2 (30.07 sq mi) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 31,269 |
• Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 5803 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
Income class | 4th municipal income class |
Revenue (₱) | ₱ 124.9 million (2020) |
Native languages | Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
President Roxas, officially the Municipality of President Roxas, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,269 people.[3]
Formerly known as Lutod-lutod[4], it is 37 kilometres (23 mi) from the provincial capital, Roxas City.
History
In 1949, the sitios and barrios of Aranguel, Culilang, Pandan, Pinamihagan, Cadoulan, Quiajo, Sangcal, Pondol, Marita, Madulano, Jabuyana, Bo-ac, Cabugcabug, Goce Badiangon, Bayuyan, Agbobolo, Cubay, Ibaca, and the sitio of Lotudlotud which was converted into a barrio of Elizalde was separated from Pilar, and formed into the separate town of President Roxas by virtue of Republic Act No. 374.[5]
In 1952, barrio of Agbobolo was renamed Manoling.[6]
Barangays
President Roxas is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. [2]
- Aranguel
- Badiangon
- Bayuyan
- Cabugcabug
- Carmencita
- Cubay
- Culilang
- Goce
- Hanglid
- Ibaca
- Madulano
- Manoling
- Marita
- Pandan
- Pantalan
- Pinamihagan
- Poblacion
- Pondol
- Quiajo
- Sangkal
- Santo Niño
- Vizcaya
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
1960 | 15,263 | — |
1970 | 19,972 | +2.72% |
1975 | 21,632 | +1.61% |
1980 | 21,805 | +0.16% |
1990 | 24,052 | +0.99% |
1995 | 24,695 | +0.50% |
2000 | 27,531 | +2.36% |
2007 | 28,459 | +0.46% |
2010 | 28,561 | +0.13% |
2015 | 29,676 | +0.73% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10] |
In the 2020 census, the population of Pres. Roxas was 31,269 people,[3] with a density of 400 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,000 inhabitants per square mile.
See also
References
- ^ Municipality of President Roxas | (DILG)
- ^ a b "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ http://www.choosephilippines.com/go/water-forms/1654/captivating-capiz-virgin-waterfalls-pilar
- ^ "An act to create the municipality of President Roxas in the province of Capiz". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "An Act Changing the Name of the Barrio of Agbobolo in the Municipality of President Roxas, Province of Capiz, to Manoling". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.