The name Ivisan came from the “IBIS”, small fish which abound in the place. They preserved by salting and drying.
During the Spanish era, the provincial governor appointed a continue composed of prominent men of the village and Spanish officials to coin the proper name of the locality.
They unanimously agreed to the name “Ibisan” due to the small fish “ibis” and later on officially accepted Ivisan instead of ibisan because of the preference of “V” to “B”.
Ivisan was part of 2nd district of Capiz. The presently mayor of this town is Felipi “Ipe” Yap, the youngest brother of former mayor Noel Yap. The common sources of income of Ivisanon are farming and fishing and the primary agricultural raw products are rice and coconut.