Tapaz, Capiz
Encyclopedia
Tapaz is a 1st class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines
. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 44,085 people in 8,739 households.
b. Basic Description It is bounded on the northwest and northeast by the Municipality of Jamindan in the Province of Capiz, on the north by the Municipality of Libacao of the Province of Aklan, on the east by the Municipality of Dumalag of the Province of Capiz, on the west by the Province of Antique, and by the Province of Iloilo, principally by the Municipalities of Janiuay, Lambunao, Calinog and Bingawan from the Southwest to the Southeast.
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. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 44,085 people in 8,739 households.
Territorial Boundary
a. Location — Tapaz lies within the latitude 11º 09’ to 11º 09’ 42” and the longitude of 121º 11’ to 122º 34’ 45”.b. Basic Description It is bounded on the northwest and northeast by the Municipality of Jamindan in the Province of Capiz, on the north by the Municipality of Libacao of the Province of Aklan, on the east by the Municipality of Dumalag of the Province of Capiz, on the west by the Province of Antique, and by the Province of Iloilo, principally by the Municipalities of Janiuay, Lambunao, Calinog and Bingawan from the Southwest to the Southeast.
History
Tapaz was founded in 1835 but it continued being a part of Dumalag for many years. In 1862 and 1863 two letters were made to declare parish under the patronage of St. Jerome. Both were signed by Governor General Lemery, but they were never executed. Finally, in 1874, Tapaz was declared an independent parish by Jaro Bishop Mariano Cuartero.Motto
The Municipal Motto of Tapaz shall be “Regnat Populus Dei” or “The People of God Reigns”.Barangays
Tapaz is politically subdivided into 58 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
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