Dumalag
Municipality in Capiz, Philippines
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Dumalag, officially the Municipality of Dumalag (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Dumalag; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dumalag), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,872 people.[5]
Dumalag | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Dumalag | |
Church of Dumalag (St. Martin of Tours Parish Church) | |
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 Map of Capiz with Dumalag highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Dumalag | |
.svg)  Dumalag Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°18′14″N 122°37′17″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Maria Concepcion T. Castro (1Capiz) |
| • Vice Mayor | Fredenil T. Castro, II (1Capiz) |
| • Representative | Jane T. Castro (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 21,263 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 109.18 km2 (42.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 30,872 |
| • Density | 282.76/km2 (732.35/sq mi) |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 12.88 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 171.4 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 330.7 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 156.5 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 44.72 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5813 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
It is known for the Suhot spring and caves, a natural attraction near the Paningraon range.
Etymology
Its early name, Ayombong, changed to Dumalag in 1631. The name has several possible origins, including the word dalag for yellow, the river’s color, the term dumalaga for young chicken, or a response to Spanish visitors describing the river as gadalag. A family name may also be linked to it.[6]
History
Dumalag was founded by the Augustinians in 1590 and returned to their care in 1614 after a brief shift to the bishopric.[6] The town’s first church and convent were built between 1600 and 1720, and the present church began in 1833. Much of it was damaged in the 1948 earthquake and later rebuilt.
Geography
Dumalag is 44 kilometres (27 mi) from Roxas City.
Barangays
Dumalag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. Most of barangays named after saints.
- Concepcion
- Consolacion
- Dolores
- Duran
- Poblacion
- San Agustin
- San Jose
- San Martin
- San Miguel
- San Rafael
- San Roque
- Santa Carmen
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Monica
- Santa Rita
- Santa Teresa
- Santo Angel
- Santo Niño
- Santo Rosario
Climate
| Climate data for Dumalag, Capiz | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 61 (2.4) |
39 (1.5) |
46 (1.8) |
48 (1.9) |
90 (3.5) |
144 (5.7) |
152 (6.0) |
145 (5.7) |
163 (6.4) |
160 (6.3) |
120 (4.7) |
90 (3.5) |
1,258 (49.4) |
| Average rainy days | 12.3 | 9.0 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 18.5 | 25.0 | 27.4 | 26.0 | 25.9 | 24.9 | 17.9 | 14.2 | 221 |
| Source: Meteoblue[8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 5,779 | — |
| 1918 | 9,050 | +3.04% |
| 1939 | 13,642 | +1.97% |
| 1948 | 13,103 | −0.45% |
| 1960 | 14,934 | +1.10% |
| 1970 | 18,348 | +2.08% |
| 1975 | 20,038 | +1.78% |
| 1980 | 22,198 | +2.07% |
| 1990 | 25,484 | +1.39% |
| 1995 | 28,348 | +2.02% |
| 2000 | 25,920 | −1.90% |
| 2007 | 29,221 | +1.67% |
| 2010 | 29,298 | +0.10% |
| 2015 | 29,466 | +0.11% |
| 2020 | 30,098 | +0.45% |
| 2024 | 30,872 | +0.61% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Dumalag was 30,872 people,[14] with a density of 280 inhabitants per square kilometre or 730 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Education
The Dumalag Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[23]
- Primary and elementary schools
- Agbay-ang Elementary School
- Buntog Elementary School
- Concepcion Elementary School
- Concepcion H. Castro Elementary School
- Consolacion Elementary School
- Dolores Elementary School
- Dumalag Central School
- Duran Elementary School
- Maludlod Elementary School
- San Agustin Elementary School
- San Jose Elementary School
- San Martin Elementary School
- San Miguel Elementary School
- Sta. Cruz Elementary School
- Sta. Monica Elementary School
- Sta. Rita Elementary School
- Sta. Teresa Elementary School
- Sto. Niño Elementary School
- Sto. Rosario Elementary School
- Secondary schools
- Concepcion Castro Garcia National High School
- Dr. Laureano R. Frial Integrated School
- Dumalag Central National High School
- Trade School
- Dumalag Vocational Technical School - TESDA
- Private Schools
- Saint Martin Academy
- Dumalag Christian School
Notable personalities
- Jose Advincula (b. 1952), Catholic priest
- Fredenil Castro (b. 1951), Politician
- Pierre Patricio (b. 1960), Virtual artist