President Roxas, Capiz
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| Coordinates: 11°26′N 122°56′E / 11.43°N 122.93°ECoordinates: 11°26′N 122°56′E / 11.43°N 122.93°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Legislative district | 1st district of Capiz |
| Established | 1949 |
| Barangays | 22 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Receliste L. Escolin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 77.88 km2 (30.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 29,676 |
| • Density | 380/km2 (990/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5803 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
President Roxas is a fourth class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 29,676 people. It is 37 kilometres (23 mi) from the provincial capital, Roxas City.
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.
In 1952, barrio of Agbobolo was renamed Manoling.
President Roxas is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.
In the 2015 census, the population of Pres. Roxas was 29,676 people, with a density of 380 inhabitants per square kilometre or 980 inhabitants per square mile.
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