Pontevedra, officially the Municipality of Pontevedra (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Pontevedra; Tagalog: Bayan ng Pontevedra), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 51,956 people.
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Geography
Pontevedra is 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Roxas City.
Barangays
Pontevedra is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Pontevedra, Capiz, was 51,956 people, with a density of 400 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,000 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Pontevedra
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Education
The Pontevedra Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.
Primary and elementary schools
Secondary schools
Higher educational institution
Capiz State University