Total population | |
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710,273[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
![]() (Capiz, Aklan, Iloilo, and Masbate) | |
Languages | |
Visayan (mainly Capiznon, followed by Hiligaynon, and Igbok), Filipino, English and Spanish. | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Filipinos (Hiligaynons, Aklanons, Karay-a, Masbateños, other Visayans), Austronesian peoples |
The Capiznons (Capiznon: mga Capiznon; Spanish: capiceños) are a Visayan ethnic group native to Capiz and the surrounding areas of the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.[2][unreliable source?] They speak Capiceño, a Visayan language. According to Spanish era tribute-censuses Spanish-Filipinos compose 1% of the Capiznon people's population.[3]: 113