Dumarao

Dumarao
Municipality
Municipality of Dumarao
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Map of Capiz with Dumarao highlighted
Interactive map of Dumarao
Dumarao Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°15′47″N122°41′16″E / 11.2631°N 122.6878°E / 11.2631; 122.6878
Country	Philippines
Region	Western Visayas
Province	Capiz
District	2nd district
Founded	1581
Barangays	33 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	Mateo C. Hachuela (1Capiz)
•  Vice Mayor	Gleah Rose B. Hachuela (1Capiz)
•  Representative	Jane T. Castro (Lakas)
•  Municipal Council	Members Dave Rainier G. Basiliano Fernando P. Dorado, Jr. Remelo M. Valenzuela Karen G. Hallarda Marcelo A. Irisari Giovanne H. Hare Sixto M. Castilla, Jr. Alicia F. Farinas
•  Electorate	32,218 voters (2025)
Area [2]
• 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 % (2021) [4]
•  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	061904000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)36
Native languages	Karay-a Capisnon Hiligaynon Ati Tagalog
Website	dumarao.com

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]

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

Population census of Dumarao

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

Poverty incidence of Dumarao

10

20

30

40

50

60

2000
59.02

2003
36.83

2006
41.20

2009
26.72

2012
33.40

2015
20.79

2018
8.19

2021
21.22

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority ^{[15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22]}

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

Notable personalities

• Warlito Cajandig (1944–2025), Catholic priest
• Ludovico Hidrosollo (1885–1962), Politician

References

1.   Municipality of Dumarao | (DILG)
2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN   0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
3. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
6. "About Dumarao". dumarao.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
7. "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 25 August 2025.
8. "Dumarao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
9. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
10. Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
11. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VI (Western Visayas)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office . Retrieved 29 June 2016.
12. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
13. "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
14. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
15. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
16. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
17. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
18. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
19. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
20. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
21. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
22. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
23. "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2025.

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information