Mambusao
Municipality in Capiz, Philippines
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Mambusao, officially the Municipality of Mambusao (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Mambusao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mambusao), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 41,768 people.[5]
Mambusao | |
|---|---|
| Municipality of Mambusao | |
Church of Mambusao (St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Church) | |
 Flag | |
 Map of Capiz with Mambusao highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Mambusao | |
.svg)  Mambusao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°25′48″N 122°35′43″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | 1606 |
| Barangays | 26 (see Barangays |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Leodegario A. Labao, Jr. (PDP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Richard L. Buenavista (PDP) |
| • Representative | Jane T. Castro (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 28,901 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 136.91 km2 (52.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 41,768 |
| • Density | 305.08/km2 (790.14/sq mi) |
| • Households | 10,275 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 14.19 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 197.3 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 687.8 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 169.5 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 263.8 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5807 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
It is known for its natural scenery, local traditions, and welcoming community. It offers a relaxed setting with outdoor spots, local food, and heritage sites such as old churches and ancestral homes.[6] The 1818 Spanish census showed that there were 1,926 native families and 18 Spanish-Filipino families flourishing here.[7]: 606
Etymology
The name Mambusao comes from a Hiligaynon word meaning “to carry.” It is linked to the river’s past role as a route for moving people and goods within the area.[8]
Geography
It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) from Roxas City.
Barangays
Mambusao is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. [9] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
- Atiplo
- Balat-an
- Balit
- Batiano
- Bating
- Bato Bato
- Baye
- Bergante
- Bunga
- Bula
- Bungsi
- Burias
- Caidquid
- Cala-agus
- Libo-o
- Manibad
- Maralag
- Najus-an
- Pangpang Norte
- Pangpang Sur
- Pinay
- Poblacion Proper
- Poblacion Tabuc
- Sinondojan
- Tugas
- Tumalalud
Climate
| Climate data for Mambusao, 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[10] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 8,225 | — |
| 1918 | 11,913 | +2.50% |
| 1939 | 15,723 | +1.33% |
| 1948 | 18,619 | +1.90% |
| 1960 | 19,504 | +0.39% |
| 1970 | 24,530 | +2.32% |
| 1975 | 28,129 | +2.78% |
| 1980 | 32,097 | +2.67% |
| 1990 | 33,213 | +0.34% |
| 1995 | 35,632 | +1.33% |
| 2000 | 36,793 | +0.69% |
| 2007 | 37,498 | +0.26% |
| 2010 | 37,672 | +0.17% |
| 2015 | 39,644 | +0.98% |
| 2020 | 40,690 | +0.55% |
| 2024 | 41,768 | +0.63% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Mambusao was 41,768 people,[16] with a density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre or 800 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Culture
The annual festival is called Inilusan honoring of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of the town, celebrated every November 25.[25] Inilusan literally means sharing of dish by neighbors.
Education
There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[26] These are the:
- Mambusao East Schools District
- Mambusao West Schools District
- Primary and elementary schools
- Angelo Llorente Elementary School
- Atiplo Elementary School
- Balat-an Elementary School
- Balit Elementary School
- Batiano Elementary School
- Burias Elementary School
- Caidquid Elementary School
- Diosdado Bayot Elementary School
- Doane Baptist Early Childhood Education
- Gavino M. Navarra Elementary School
- Baye Elementary School
- Bergante Elementary School
- Bungsi Elementary School
- Cala-agus Elementary School
- Eusebio Villareal Memorial School
- Ilawod Elementary School
- Juan Andaya Elementary School
- Libo-o Primary School
- Malogo Elementary School
- Mambusao Christian Center Academy
- Mambusao Elementary School
- Mambusao Seventh-Day Adventist Preparatory School
- Manibad Elementary School
- Minoro Elementary School
- Najus-an Elementary School
- Pangpang Norte Elementary School
- Pangpang Sur Primary School
- Pinay Elementary School
- Ramon A. Villareal Memorial School
- Shekhinah Institute
- Sinondojan Primary School
- Tongatong Elementary School
- Tugas Elementary School
- Tumalalud Elementary School
- Secondary schools
- Agkawayan Integrated School
- Bula Integrated School
- Capiz State University (High School)
- David Moises Memorial High School
- Mambusao East National High School
- Mambusao National High School
- Higher educational institution
Notable personalities
- Sonny Lagon (b. 1969), Engineer, elected member of Ako Bisaya party list
- Salvador Laguda (1872–1931), Lawyer and politician, member of the Philippine Assembly from 1907 to 1909
- Roy Señeres (1947–2016), Politician and diplomat
- Cornelio Villareal (1904–1992), Lawyer and politician, served as house speaker from 1962 to 1967