Pontevedra is a municipality located in Capiz Province in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is situated in the Panay Island group and serves as one of the administrative divisions within Capiz.
The municipality is part of the broader Capiz Province, which occupies the northwestern portion of Panay Island. Like other municipalities in the region, Pontevedra's economy is primarily based on agriculture and fishing, reflecting the typical livelihood patterns of Western Visayas communities.
As a municipality in Capiz, Pontevedra is governed by a municipal government structure typical of Philippine local administrative divisions, with a mayor and municipal council overseeing local affairs and development initiatives.