Dumarao
Municipality in Capiz, Philippines
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dumarao, officially the Municipality of Dumarao (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Dumarao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dumarao), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 51,633 people.[5]
.jpg)
Dumarao | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Dumarao | |
| |
 Flag | |
 Map of Capiz with Dumarao highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Dumarao | |
.svg)  Dumarao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°15′47″N 122°41′16″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1581 |
| Barangays | 33 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Mateo C. Hachuela (1Capiz) |
| • Vice Mayor | Gleah Rose B. Hachuela (1Capiz) |
| • Representative | Jane T. Castro (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 32,218 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 232.56 km2 (89.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 577 m (1,893 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 51,633 |
| • Density | 222.02/km2 (575.03/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,775 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.22 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 260 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 509.5 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 192.3 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 65.16 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5812 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Capisnon Hiligaynon Ati Tagalog |
| Website | dumarao |
History
It was founded in 1581 and established by Spaniards under the advocacy of Our Lady of Snows.[6]
Dumarao traces its earliest roots to Malay settlers who arrived by balangay and moved inland in search of fertile land. They first lived near the meeting point of the Badbaran and Panay rivers, relying on local forests and waterways for food and transport, before clearing the present town center.
During the revolution, local residents became involved after General Quintin Salas passed through in 1898, which led to arrests and later release of several townsmen.
Under American rule, a public school system was set up, the railway reached the town in 1909, and epidemics and storms marked the era. Political rivalry also began as elections shifted from council choice to popular voting.
Over time, Dumarao’s leaders built programs and projects that shaped the town, aiming for a community focused on growth, better living conditions, and care for its environment.
Geography
It is 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Roxas City.
Barangays
Dumarao is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Agbatuan
- Aglalana
- Aglanot
- Agsirab
- Alipasiawan
- Astorga
- Bayog
- Bungsuan
- Calapawan
- Codingle
- Cubi
- Dacuton
- Dangula
- Gibato
- Guinotos
- Jambad
- Janguslob
- Lawaan
- Malonoy
- Nagsulang
- Ongol Ilawod
- Ongol Ilaya
- Poblacion Ilawod
- Poblacion Ilaya
- Sagrada Familia
- Salcedo
- San Juan
- Sibariwan
- Tamulalod
- Taslan
- Tina
- Tinaytayan
- Traciano / Agsalay
Climate
| Climate data for Dumarao, 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 | 5,479 | — |
| 1918 | 7,428 | +2.05% |
| 1939 | 14,298 | +3.17% |
| 1948 | 16,308 | +1.47% |
| 1960 | 19,231 | +1.38% |
| 1970 | 22,422 | +1.55% |
| 1975 | 27,338 | +4.06% |
| 1980 | 29,934 | +1.83% |
| 1990 | 36,801 | +2.09% |
| 1995 | 38,037 | +0.62% |
| 2000 | 40,303 | +1.25% |
| 2007 | 42,603 | +0.77% |
| 2010 | 43,986 | +1.17% |
| 2015 | 46,157 | +0.92% |
| 2020 | 49,506 | +1.49% |
| 2024 | 51,633 | +1.02% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Dumarao was 51,633 people,[14] with a density of 220 inhabitants per square kilometre or 570 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Education
The Dumarao 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
- Agbatuan Elementary School
- Agmalate Elementary School
- Agsirab Elementary School
- Alipaciawan Elementary School
- Astorga Child Development Center
- Astorga Elementary School
- Badbaranan Elementary School
- Bungsu-an Elementary School
- Cabangahan Elementary School
- Calapawan Elementary School
- Codingle Elementary School
- Cubi Primary School
- Dacuton Elementary School
- Eduardo Abalo Sr. Elementary School
- Dumarao Central School
- Gibato Elementary School
- Guinotos Primary School
- Guiscan Primary School
- Heraclio M. Benjamin Elementary School
- Jambad Primary School
- Janguslob Elementary School
- Lawa-an Elementary School
- Malonoy Elementary School
- Nagsulang Elementary School
- Ongol Ilaya Primary School
- R. Advincula Sr. Elementary School
- Salcedo Elementary School
- San Juan Elementary School
- Sibariwan Elementary School
- Taslan Elementary School
- Tina Elementary School
- Tinaytayan Elementary School
- Secondary schools
- Aglalana Integrated School
- Aglanot Integrated School
- Bungsuan National High School
- Estefania Montemayor National High School
- Manuel F. Onato National High School
- Presentacion Diez Gregorio National High School
- Ramon A. Benjamin Sr. National High School
- Higher educational institution
Notable personalities
- Warlito Cajandig (1944–2025), Catholic priest
- Ludovico Hidrosollo (1885–1962), Politician