Founded in 1569, Roxas is located around 116 kilometers north of Iloilo City. The area became a chartered city on May 12th, 1951, and was renamed in honor of native Manuel Acuna Roxas, the fourth President of the Philippines and the first of the independent post-American Third Philippine Republic. Over the years, it has become a third-class city and capital of the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 167,003 people with a total land area of 95.07 square kilometers. Roxas is known as the second center of education, trade, economic activities and logistics on the island of Panay after Iloilo. Besides that, the city also has various marine life, which makes Roxas City the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines." It has received Cleanest and Greenest Component City in Western Visayas Award in the Gawad Pangulosa Kapaligiran (GPK) Cleanliness and Environmental contest. The Department of Health (DOH) awarded the city with the Red Orchid Award for being "100 percent tobacco-free". It has also gained the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Seal of Good Housekeeping and won the Best Police Station in the region by the Philippine National Police.

Best time to fly from Iloilo to Roxas City

The best times to visit Roxas City for ideal weather are March 5th to April 15^th. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Roxas City, the hottest months are May, April, and then June. The warmest time of year is generally mid-May where highs are regularly around 90.3°F (32.4°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 78.8°F (26°C) at night.

Main airports available in Iloilo to Roxas City

Iloilo International Airport - The Iloilo International Airport is an international airport that serves Iloilo province. It is also known as Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Iloilo by locals. The airport is located within Cabatuan, Iloilo. The distance between this airport to the nearest town, which is Iloilo City is 24 kilometers. The airlines that operate in this airport is Air Juan, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Philippine AirAsia. This airport consists of two terminals, which is the passenger and cargo terminal. Iloilo International Airport has various shops and food stalls for you to visit while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in Iloilo International Airport for visitors.

Roxas Airport - This airport is an airport serving the general area of Roxas City, the capital of the province of Capiz, in the Philippines. The airport is classified as a Class 1 principal airport, by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, a body of the Department of Transportation that is responsible for the operations of not only this airport but also of all other airports in the Philippines except the major international airports.

Climate pattern in Iloilo to Roxas City

Roxas City’s climate is categorized as tropical. The city also has some very humid months and high humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is April (75.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (79.9%). Besides humidity, the windiest month is January, followed by December and February. Besides, there is also a significant rainfall in most months of the year and the average temperature in Roxas City is 27.7 °C.

Highlights attractions in Roxas City

• Baybay Beach - Baybay beach is a popular beach for a getaway from the busy city. You can start your morning by walking by the shore on a holiday morning and getting a whiff of the salty sea followed by having a delicious brunch. It is a favorite spot for locals to enjoy their weekend since it is just three kilometers away from the city. The beach offers various activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming. For those who love to eat seafood, the People’s Park is the place to go. This restaurant is where you can eat all the seafood you want that is fresh and caught daily. Plus, you get to choose how you want them to cook it for you according to your preferences.
• Roxas City Museum - The museum was originally a water tank and converted it into a museum. The locals call the museum “Ang Panubli-on,” which means “guardian of precious things.” It is named this way because it exhibits memorabilia and everything that considered important in the life of the late President Manuel Roxas. These items include manuscripts of speeches, art by the national artist Fernando Amorsolo, a wardrobe, medals, newspaper clippings, and other valuable relics. It also houses a special exhibit showing how the indigenous people of the Visayas lived.
• Hortus Botanicus - Developed by the government of Roxas, this attraction occupies an area of 5-hectares or 12 acres. It features a botanical garden, a plant nursery, a greenhouse, and the lush greenery of its many plant species. The place is calming and welcoming for visitors to have picnics, retreats, or as a place to breathe fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life. Besides, within its grounds is a man-made lagoon for boating and a cabana that is specially designed for a more intimate setting among friends and family.