Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north. Capiz is known for its mother-of-pearl shells that have the same name and are used for decoration, making lampshades, trays, window doors, etc.. Capiz is known for a popular local myth of Aswang, a generic name for ghouls, monsters and witches.
| Province of Capiz | |
 Provincial seal of Capiz | |
 Map of the Philippines with Capiz highlighted | |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Capital | Roxas City |
| Divisions | |
| - Highly urbanized cities | 0 |
| - Component cities | 1 |
| - Municipalities | 16 |
| - Barangays | 473 |
| - Congressional districts | 2 |
| Population | 36th largest |
| - Total (2007) | 654,156 |
| - Density | 248 /km2 (642 /sq mi) (28th highest) |
| Area | 30th smallest |
| - Total | 2,633.2 km2 (1,017 sq mi) |
| Founded | — |
| Spoken languages | Capiznon, Ilonggo |
| Governor | Victor Tangco (Liberal) |
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