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 | |
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| Municipality of Dumarao | |
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 Map of Capiz with Dumarao highlighted | |
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.svg)  Dumarao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°15′47″N 122°41′16″E / 11.2631°N 122.6878°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 33 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Mateo C. Hachuela |
| • Vice Mayor | Jose Bilmar F. Dampog |
| • Representative | Jane T. Castro |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 31,139 voters (2022) |
| 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 (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 49,506 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| • Households | 12,775 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 2nd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 21.22 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 176.2 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 432.5 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 146 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 85.22 million (2020) |
| 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 | www |
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
Barangays
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
| 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
| 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 | +1.39% |
| 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
Poverty incidence of Dumarao
10 20 30 40 50 2006 41.20 2009 26.72 2012 33.40 2015 20.79 2018 8.19 2021 21.22 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] |