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Brief Description of the Present- Day Ivisan

Ivisan is the smallest town in the Province of Capiz. It has a total land of 5, 420 divided into political subdivisions comprising fifteen barangay including Poblacion Norte and Sur as its urban center. It is strategically located at the western part of Capiz Province and is fifteen (15) kilometres away from the Capital City of Roxas via the national highway and 9.3 kilometres away via provincial road. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to travel the distance. Ivisan is the main gateway from Roxas City to main tourist’s destinations in Panay Island such as the Province of Aklan where the world’s famous Boracay Island is located and the Province of Iloilo where the century old church can be found. The municipality has three (3) coastal barangays namely, Balaring, Basiao and Cabugao. Basically, these are the main sources of aquatic products which contributed to having Capiz as the “Seafoods Capital of the Philippines:. Local delicacies abundant in Ivisan include talaba, tahong, diwal, crabs, shrimps, lapu-lapu, bulgan, bangus and small fish or “Ibis”, specie noted for the origin of the town’s name.

Being an agricultural and a coastal town, Ivisanons are basically engaged in farming, fishing, poultry and livestock industries. Other industries include auto repair shops, cottage and home industries and small to medium – scale furniture/ upholstery industry.

Agro- industrial development is gaining popularity among investors taking a venture in Ivisan. To date, a multi- million peso hatchery has been established in barangay Mianay and several other poultry houses is now exist indifferent barangays of the municipality.

Objectively, tourism is one of the industries promoted in Ivisan considering aspects and viability. Presently, a mini beach resort popularly known as Virgin Beach is frequented by excursionists coming from the neighboring towns of Capiz and Iloilo in big groups. The clean water, white sand and the scenery attracts every local touristo take another trip to Ivisan.

With its friendly and hospitable people, Ivisan is dubbed as the most peaceful town in the province as evidenced by the lo9w crime rate recorded in the Philippine National Police (PNP) files.