The Municipality of Dumarao, officially recognized as Banwa sang Dumarao in Capiznon/Hiligaynon and Bayan ng Dumarao in Tagalog, is a 2nd class municipality located in the province of Capiz in the Philippines. With a population of 49,506, according to the 2020 census. Dumarao is located 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from Roxas City.
The town was established by Spanish settlers in 1580 and was founded under the patronage of Our Lady of Snows.
Geography
Barangays
Dumarao is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.
- 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
According to the 2020 census, the population of Dumarao was 49,506 people, with a density of 210 people per square kilometer or 540 people per square mile.
