Dumalag
Dumalag | |
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| Municipality of Dumalag | |
Church of Dumalag (St. Martin of Tours Parish Church) | |
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Flag | |
Map of Capiz with Dumalag highlighted | |
Interactive map of Dumalag | |
Dumalag Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 11°18′14″N 122°37′17″E / 11.3039°N 122.6214°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas |
| Province | Capiz |
| District | 2nd district |
| Barangays | 19 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Maria Concepcion T. Castro (1Capiz) |
| • Vice Mayor | Fredenil T. Castro, II (1Capiz) |
| • Representative | Jane T. Castro (Lakas) |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 21,263 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 109.18 km2 (42.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 30,872 |
| • Density | 282.76/km2 (732.35/sq mi) |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 12.88 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 171.4 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 330.7 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 156.5 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 44.72 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5813 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
| Native languages | Karay-a Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Dumalag, officially the Municipality of Dumalag (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Dumalag; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dumalag), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,872 people.[5]
It is known for the Suhot spring and caves, a natural attraction near the Paningraon range.
Etymology
Its early name, Ayombong, changed to Dumalag in 1631. The name has several possible origins, including the word dalag for yellow, the river’s color, the term dumalaga for young chicken, or a response to Spanish visitors describing the river as gadalag. A family name may also be linked to it.[6]
History
Dumalag was founded by the Augustinians in 1590 and returned to their care in 1614 after a brief shift to the bishopric.[6] The town’s first church and convent were built between 1600 and 1720, and the present church began in 1833. Much of it was damaged in the 1948 earthquake and later rebuilt.
Geography
Dumalag is 44 kilometres (27 mi) from Roxas City.
Barangays
Dumalag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. Most of barangays named after saints.
- Concepcion
- Consolacion
- Dolores
- Duran
- Poblacion
- San Agustin
- San Jose
- San Martin
- San Miguel
- San Rafael
- San Roque
- Santa Carmen
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Monica
- Santa Rita
- Santa Teresa
- Santo Angel
- Santo Niño
- Santo Rosario
Climate
| Climate data for Dumalag, 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 | 5,779 | — |
| 1918 | 9,050 | +3.04% |
| 1939 | 13,642 | +1.97% |
| 1948 | 13,103 | −0.45% |
| 1960 | 14,934 | +1.10% |
| 1970 | 18,348 | +2.08% |
| 1975 | 20,038 | +1.78% |
| 1980 | 22,198 | +2.07% |
| 1990 | 25,484 | +1.39% |
| 1995 | 28,348 | +2.02% |
| 2000 | 25,920 | −1.90% |
| 2007 | 29,221 | +1.67% |
| 2010 | 29,298 | +0.10% |
| 2015 | 29,466 | +0.11% |
| 2020 | 30,098 | +0.45% |
| 2024 | 30,872 | +0.61% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12][13] | ||
In the 2024 census, the population of Dumalag was 30,872 people,[14] with a density of 280 inhabitants per square kilometre or 730 inhabitants per square mile.
Economy
Poverty incidence of Dumalag
10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
51.83
51.83
2003
31.50
31.50
2006
38.40
38.40
2009
15.63
15.63
2012
24.69
24.69
2015
15.91
15.91
2018
4.14
4.14
2021
12.88
12.88
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]
Education
The Dumalag 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
- Agbay-ang Elementary School
- Buntog Elementary School
- Concepcion Elementary School
- Concepcion H. Castro Elementary School
- Consolacion Elementary School
- Dolores Elementary School
- Dumalag Central School
- Duran Elementary School
- Maludlod Elementary School
- San Agustin Elementary School
- San Jose Elementary School
- San Martin Elementary School
- San Miguel Elementary School
- Sta. Cruz Elementary School
- Sta. Monica Elementary School
- Sta. Rita Elementary School
- Sta. Teresa Elementary School
- Sto. Niño Elementary School
- Sto. Rosario Elementary School
- Secondary schools
- Concepcion Castro Garcia National High School
- Dr. Laureano R. Frial Integrated School
- Dumalag Central National High School
- Trade School
- Dumalag Vocational Technical School - TESDA
- Private Schools
- Saint Martin Academy
- Dumalag Christian School
Notable personalities
- Jose Advincula (b. 1952), Catholic priest
- Fredenil Castro (b. 1951), Politician
- Pierre Patricio (b. 1960), Virtual artist
Sister cities
References
- ^ Municipality of Dumalag | (DILG)
- ^ "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.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ a b Funtecha, Henry (March 18, 2005). "Dumalag, Parish of St. Martin of Tours". thenewstoday.info. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
- ^ "Province: Capiz". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Dumalag: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VI (Western Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Province of Capiz". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
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