ROXAS

city, northern Panay, Philippines. It lies along the Panay River delta 4 miles (6.5 km) from its mouth on the Sibuyan Sea. The city was formerly called Capiz. Its outport, Port Capiz, accommodates interisland traffic. The northern terminus of the transisland railway from Iloilo, Roxas serves as the entrept for a fertile agricultural area, exporting surplus rice to nearby islands. The city also has an airport. The old town of Panay, 3 miles (5 km) southeast, was the second Spanish settlement (1569) in the Philippines. Inc. city, 1951. Pop. (1989 est.) 101,468.