Dumarao, officially the Municipality of Dumarao (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Dumarao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dumarao), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,506 people.[3]

Dumarao
Municipality of Dumarao
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Map of Capiz with Dumarao highlighted
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Dumarao is located in Philippines
Dumarao
Dumarao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°15′47″N 122°41′16″E / 11.2631°N 122.6878°E / 11.2631; 122.6878
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 2nd district
Barangays33 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMateo C. Hachuela
 • Vice MayorJose Bilmar F. Dampog
 • RepresentativeJane T. Castro
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate31,139 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total232.56 km2 (89.79 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Highest elevation
577 m (1,893 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total49,506
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
 • Households
12,775
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
8.19
% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 176.2 million (2020)
 • Assets₱ 432.5 million (2020)
 • Expenditure₱ 146 million (2020)
 • Liabilities₱ 85.22 million (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5812
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)36
Native languagesKaray-a
Capisnon
Hiligaynon
Ati
Tagalog
Websitewww.dumarao.gov.ph

It is 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Roxas City.

It was founded in 1580 and established by Spaniards under the advocacy of Our Lady of Snows.

Geography edit

Barangays edit

Dumarao is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.[5] 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 edit

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[6]

Demographics edit

Population census of Dumarao
YearPop.±% 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+1.39%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10]

In the 2020 census, the population of Dumarao was 49,506 people,[3] with a density of 210 inhabitants per square kilometre or 540 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy edit


References edit

  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. ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Dumarao: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  7. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  13. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  14. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  15. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  17. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.

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