In this article we are going to analyze the impact of Dumarao on contemporary society. Given the relevance of this topic today, it is imperative to understand the implications that Dumarao has in various areas, such as economics, politics, culture and technology. Over the next few lines we will examine how Dumarao has transformed the way we interact with the world around us, as well as its long-term consequences. Through detailed analysis, we seek to shed light on the dynamics that Dumarao has generated and possible solutions to the challenges it poses.
Dumarao | |
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Municipality of Dumarao | |
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![]() Map of Capiz with Dumarao highlighted | |
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 | ₱ 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 | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
Native languages | Karay-a Capisnon Hiligaynon Ati Tagalog |
Website | www |
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 2020 census, it has a population of 49,506 people.[3]
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.
Dumarao is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. [5] Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Climate data for Dumarao, Capiz | |||||||||||||
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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] |
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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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.
Poverty incidence of Dumarao
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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[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] |