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'{{Infobox Philippine city | infoboxtitle = Roxas City | sealfile = Ph seal capiz roxas.png | locatormapfile = Ph locator capiz roxas.png | caption = Map of Capiz showing the location of Roxas City | region = [[Western Visayas]] (Region VI) | province = [[Capiz province|Capiz]] | districts = First District of Capiz | barangays = 47 | class = 2nd class city | mayor = Vicente Bermejo | founded = [[1693]] | website = [http://www.roxascity.gov.ph http://www.roxascity.gov.ph] | cityhood = [[May 12]], [[1951]] | area = 10,196 hectares | pop2007 = 147,738 | coordinates = 11°35' N, 122°45' E | }} '''Roxas City''' is a medium-sized [[Philippine city|city]] in the [[Philippine province|province]] of [[Capiz province|Capiz]], [[Philippines]]. It is the capital and component city of Capiz. The current city mayor is former provincial governor Vicente Bermejo who was elected during the [[Philippine general election, 2007|2007 election]]. It is a center of [[copra]] and [[aquaculture]] production. The surrounding area grows [[sugarcane]], [[rice]], [[coconut]], [[fruit]], [[hemp]], and [[tobacco]]. The language spoken in Roxas City is [[Hiligaynon language|Hiligaynon]], otherwise known as Ilonggo. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 126,352 people in 25,126 households. The abundance of marine life makes Roxas City the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines." This environment-friendly city is home to one of the richest fishing grounds in the country.{{Fact|date=December 2007}} Roxas City's Baybay Beach is 16 miles long, one mile wide and is the 15th largest natural bay in the world.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | title = Welcome to San Antonio Resort Village | url=http://www.sanantonioresortvillage.com/ | accessdate = 2008-06-20}}</ref> The tallest sea cliffs in [[Western Visayas]] can be found on the city's north side. Roxas City has been a three-time recipient of the Regional Cleanest and Greenest Component City in Western Visayas Award of the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran Program of the national government.{{Fact|date=June 2008}} ==History== [[Image:Roxas statue2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Statue of Manuel Roxas in Roxas City]] Originally founded as the town of ''Capis'' in 1693, Roxas City is the site of [[Miguel Lopez de Legaspi]]'s settlement when he arrived from [[Cebu Island|Cebu]]. Panay used to be the capital of the province. Capiz, the name of the province, was the old name of Roxas City. The settlement was accepted as a ''visita'' of the town of Panay. The settlement was originally named ''El Puerto de Capiz''. It is a former seat of a royal kingdom during the Indo-Malay era. According to a 1732 census, there were 327 inhabitants. In 1746, Capiz was made the seat of the [[military government]], although it was still theoretically controlled by the Bishopric of [[Cebu City|Cebu]]. According to a 1760 census, there were 17,683 inhabitants. On [[May 31]], [[1847]], a [[Royal Decree]] turned the province into an ''alcadia''. Roxas City was once known as the "Municipality of Capiz" and it became a city on [[May 12]], [[1951]] with the issuance of the [[city charter]], Republic Act No. 603, with Lorenzo Arnaldo as its first [[mayor]]. This city was named Roxas City in honor of [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Manuel Roxas]]. BICLAR FAMILY ==Location== Roxas City is situated at the northeastern tip of the island of [[Panay]] within the geographical coordinates of 11°35' N, 122°45' E. Its boundaries are: the [[Visayan Sea]] to the north, the municipality of Panitan to the south, the municipality of Ivisan to the west, and the municipality of Panay to the East. It is located {{convert|250|nmi|km|-1}} southeast of [[Manila]], 135 kilometers northeast of [[Iloilo City]], and 86 kilometers east of [[Kalibo, Aklan]]. Travel time to Manila is 45 minutes by air and 18 hours by sea. ==Notable people== * [[Manuel Roxas]], first President of the independent Republic of the Philippines. * Josefa Abiertas, first woman bar topnotcher and proponent of the Women's Suffrage Bill.{{Fact|date=June 2008}} * General Esteban Contreras, revolutionary leader during the [[Philippine-American War]].{{Fact|date=June 2008}} *[[Gerardo Roxas]], Philippine Senator and son of President Manuel Roxas. *[[Mar Roxas|Manuel Roxas II]], Philippine Senator and grandson of President Manuel Roxas. * Lorenzo Arnaldo, first Mayor of Roxas City ==Festivals== ===''Sinadya Sa Halaran''=== The ''Sinadya sa Halaran Festival'' is celebrated every first week of December in commemoration of the founding of the city followed by the ''Diwal Festival'' signifying the city's importance as the country's "Seafood Capital" along with the ''Aswang Festival'' that symbolizes the rich heritage of [[Philippine mythology|myth and folklore]] in the province. There used to be two separate and distinct festivals, the ''Halaran'' ("Offering") and the ''Sinadya'' ("Celebration"), the former is celebrated by the Province of Capiz and the latter by the City of Roxas. The ''Sinadya'' is used to be held at the same time as the [[Feast of the Immaculate Conception]], which was celebrated by the Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral. The ''Halaran'' was usually held by the last week of October each year (A prelude to All Souls Day and All Saints Day festivals). However, considering the huge costs of holding two festivals in a year, the two festivals were merged, with both the Province of Capiz and the City of Roxas contributing to the expenses.{{Fact|date=June 2008}} ===''Diwal'' Festival=== The Roxas City Seafood Festival is held to commemorate and promote the resurgence of the [[Angel wing clam]] or ''diwal'', which neared extinction until protected and cultivated in Roxas City. ==Barangays== Roxas City is politically subdivided into 47 [[barangay]]s. <table border=0><tr> <td valign=top> * Adlawan * Bago * Balijuagan * Banica * Poblacion I (Barangay 1) * Poblacion X (Barangay X) * Poblacion XI (Barangay XI) * Poblacion II (Barangay II) * Poblacion III (Barangay III) * Poblacion IV (Barangay IV) * Poblacion V (Barangay V) * Poblacion VI (Barangay VI) * Poblacion VII (Barangay VII) * Poblacion VIII (Barangay VIII) * Poblacion IX (Barangay IX) * Barra </td><td valign=top> * Bato * Baybay * Bolo * Cabugao * Cagay * Cogon * Culajao * Culasi * Dumolog * Dayao * Dinginan * Gabu-an * Inzo Arnaldo Village (Cadimahan) * Jumaguicjic * Lanot * Lawa-an </td><td valign=top> * Li-ong * Libas * Loctugan * Lonoy * Milibili * Mongpong * Olotayan * Punta Cogon * Punta Tabuc * San Jose * Sibaguan * Talon * Tanque * Tanza * Tiza * BANICA </td></tr></table> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.roxascityrealestates.com/ Roxas City Website] * [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code] * [http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/former_senators/jose_altavasd.htm Sen. Jose Altavas] {{Capiz}} {{Philippine cities}} {{Philippine Provincial Capitals}} {{coord|11|35|N|122|45|E|region:PH_type:city|display=title}} {{navbox |name = Schools in Roxas City |title = [[Schools in Roxas City]] |group1 = Colleges/Universities |list1 = '''[http://www.amaes.edu.ph AMA Computer Learning Center-Roxas Branch]''' {{·}} [[College of St. John- Roxas]] {{·}} [[St. Anthony College of Roxas]] {{·}} [[Filamer Christian College]] {{·}} [[Capiz State University]] {{·}} [[Colegio De La Purisima Concepcion]] {{·}} [http://www.hercorcollege.edu.ph Hercor College] {{·}} [[Dean Alberto Villarruz College]] {{·}} [[Sancta Maria, Mater et Regina, Seminarium]] |group2 = Grade/High Schools |list2 = [[Our Lady of Mt. 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