Dumalag, Province of Capiz
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 5813 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 109.18 km2 (42.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,098 |
| Density (2020) | 276 / km2 (714 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 18' North, 122° 37' East (11.3042, 122.6214) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.7 meters (90.7 feet) |
Dumalag is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Capiz.
The municipality has a land area of 109.18 square kilometers or 42.15 square miles which constitutes 4.21% of Capiz's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,098. This represented 3.74% of the total population of Capiz province, or 0.38% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 276 inhabitants per square kilometer or 714 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dumalag has 19 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concepcion | 4.84% | 1,457 | 1,427 | 2.10% | 0.44% |
| Consolacion | 7.57% | 2,279 | 2,346 | -2.86% | -0.61% |
| Dolores | 5.14% | 1,548 | 1,553 | -0.32% | -0.07% |
| Duran | 11.47% | 3,452 | 3,283 | 5.15% | 1.06% |
| Poblacion | 8.48% | 2,552 | 2,711 | -5.86% | -1.26% |
| San Agustin | 2.26% | 681 | 663 | 2.71% | 0.57% |
| San Jose | 4.47% | 1,345 | 1,321 | 1.82% | 0.38% |
| San Martin | 1.44% | 433 | 458 | -5.46% | -1.17% |
| San Miguel | 7.59% | 2,283 | 2,044 | 11.69% | 2.35% |
| San Rafael | 5.86% | 1,765 | 1,681 | 5.00% | 1.03% |
| San Roque | 6.95% | 2,091 | 1,964 | 6.47% | 1.33% |
| Santa Carmen | 2.71% | 816 | 779 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Santa Cruz | 7.52% | 2,262 | 2,183 | 3.62% | 0.75% |
| Santa Monica | 1.85% | 558 | 567 | -1.59% | -0.34% |
| Santa Rita | 2.04% | 615 | 661 | -6.96% | -1.51% |
| Santa Teresa | 2.56% | 772 | 802 | -3.74% | -0.80% |
| Santo Angel | 8.50% | 2,559 | 2,480 | 3.19% | 0.66% |
| Santo Niño | 6.55% | 1,970 | 1,919 | 2.66% | 0.55% |
| Santo Rosario | 2.19% | 660 | 624 | 5.77% | 1.19% |
| Dumalag Total | 30,098 | 29,466 | 2.14% | 0.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dumalag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱82,072,332.11.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,386,740.16 | – |
| 2010 | 50,567,118.26 | 4.51% |
| 2011 | 54,938,137.33 | 8.64% |
| 2012 | 53,885,007.46 | -1.92% |
| 2013 | 58,195,482.74 | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 64,555,401.01 | 10.93% |
| 2015 | 74,703,363.65 | 15.72% |
| 2016 | 82,072,332.11 | 9.86% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dumalag in the 2015 Census was 29,466 broken down into 7,081 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,465 | 4,692 | 5.43 | |
| 28,338 | 5,199 | 5.45 | |
| 25,917 | 5,375 | 4.82 | |
| 29,099 | 6,104 | 4.77 | |
| 29,280 | 6,639 | 4.41 | |
| 29,466 | 7,081 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dumalag is 20 to 24, with 2,877 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 413 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 413 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,000 | 6.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,527 | 8.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,530 | 8.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,863 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,877 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,508 | 8.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,189 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,923 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,671 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,682 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,523 | 5.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,289 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,107 | 3.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 806 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 586 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 475 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 497 | 1.69% |
| Total | 29,466 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dumalag grew from 5,779 in 1903 to 30,098 in 2020, an increase of 24,319 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 632 people, from the previous population of 29,466 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,779 | – | |
| 9,050 | 2.87% | |
| 13,642 | 2.07% | |
| 13,103 | -0.41% | |
| 14,934 | 1.16% | |
| 18,348 | 2.03% | |
| 20,038 | 1.78% | |
| 22,198 | 2.07% | |
| 25,484 | 1.39% | |
| 28,348 | 2.02% | |
| 25,920 | -1.90% | |
| 29,221 | 1.67% | |
| 29,298 | 0.10% | |
| 29,466 | 0.11% | |
| 30,098 | 0.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dumalag for the year 2019 was 21,748, broken down into 10,734 males and 11,014 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dumalag is situated at approximately 11° 18' North, 122° 37' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.7 meters or 90.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Dumalag are Passi, Iloilo, Roxas City, Capiz, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, Silay, Negros Occidental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Cuartero, Capiz, Dumarao, Capiz, Bingawan, Iloilo, Tapaz, Capiz, Dao, Capiz, and Sigma, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 404.85 kilometers (251.56 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cuartero, Capiz, 6.64 kilometers (4.13 miles) to the Northeast (N52°E)
- Dumarao, Capiz, 8.50 kilometers (5.28 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
- Bingawan, Iloilo, 9.84 kilometers (6.11 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Tapaz, Capiz, 10.32 kilometers (6.41 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Dao, Capiz, 12.11 kilometers (7.53 miles) to the Northeast (N35°E)
- Sigma, Capiz, 13.81 kilometers (8.58 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
Nearest cities
- Passi, Iloilo, 21.53 kilometers (13.38 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 34.02 kilometers (21.14 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 66.33 kilometers (41.21 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Iloilo City, 66.81 kilometers (41.52 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 67.93 kilometers (42.21 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 73.23 kilometers (45.50 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
Distance from Manila: 404.85 kilometers (251.56 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.