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President Roxas, Philippines

President Roxas is a town of 7,240 people in Western Visayas, Philippines, founded in 1949.

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Population7,240 GeoNames
Elevation88 m 289 ft
Founded1949
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area77.9 km²
Nearest airportRoxas Airport (RXS) 27 km

Why visit President Roxas

Townapedia lists 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.

About President Roxas

President Roxas, officially the Municipality of President Roxas, is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,436 people.

From the Wikipedia article President Roxas, Capiz (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do2

Agtalin Hill

Scenic view · 5.3 km

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Mount Anito

Scenic view · 6.0 km

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Restaurants and cafes1

Arnel's Coffee x Tea

Cafe · 0.7 km

Iloilo - Capiz East Coast Road

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Where to stay1

Maribert Inland Resort

Motel and hotel · 2.7 km

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Churches and places of worship6

Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal ng Pondol

Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 1.0 km

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Santo Niño

Church · Catholic · 5.3 km

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St. Joseph Husband of Mary

Church · Catholic · 4.1 km

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St. Joseph the Worker

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Church · Mormon

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Agtalin Shrine

Church · 5.3 km

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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 (Lutod-lutod), 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.

From the History section of President Roxas, Capiz on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Schools, colleges and libraries40

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Map of President Roxas

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Getting there and nearby towns

Roxas Airport (RXS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 km away.

  • Estancia 25 km east, about 25 min by car
  • Roxas City 26 km northwest, about 26 min by car
  • Tapas 47 km southwest, about 47 min by car
  • Passi 48 km southwest, about 48 min by car
  • San Enrique 50 km southwest, about 50 min by car
  • Victorias 61 km south, about 1 h by car
  • Enrique B. Magalona 62 km south, about 1 h by car
  • Pototan 63 km southwest, about 1 h by car
  • Cadiz 67 km southeast, about 1 h by car
  • Kalibo 69 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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