Dao, Province of Capiz
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 5810 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Area (2013) | 88.64 km2 (34.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 33,842 |
| Density (2020) | 382 / km2 (989 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 11° 24' North, 122° 41' East (11.3938, 122.6852) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.9 meters (55.3 feet) |
Dao is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Capiz.
The municipality has a land area of 88.64 square kilometers or 34.22 square miles which constitutes 3.42% of Capiz's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 33,842. This represented 4.20% of the total population of Capiz province, or 0.43% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 382 inhabitants per square kilometer or 989 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Dao has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aganan | 1.83% | 620 | 590 | 5.08% | 1.05% |
| Agtambi | 3.87% | 1,310 | 1,179 | 11.11% | 2.24% |
| Agtanguay | 4.08% | 1,380 | 1,333 | 3.53% | 0.73% |
| Balucuan | 10.01% | 3,389 | 3,308 | 2.45% | 0.51% |
| Bita | 1.81% | 612 | 570 | 7.37% | 1.51% |
| Centro | 2.92% | 989 | 869 | 13.81% | 2.76% |
| Daplas | 2.58% | 873 | 803 | 8.72% | 1.77% |
| Duyoc | 8.08% | 2,733 | 2,782 | -1.76% | -0.37% |
| Ilas Sur | 4.88% | 1,650 | 1,570 | 5.10% | 1.05% |
| Lacaron | 6.96% | 2,355 | 2,347 | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| Malonoy | 4.29% | 1,452 | 1,424 | 1.97% | 0.41% |
| Manhoy | 5.62% | 1,902 | 1,994 | -4.61% | -0.99% |
| Mapulang Bato | 1.89% | 641 | 610 | 5.08% | 1.05% |
| Matagnop | 11.84% | 4,008 | 3,667 | 9.30% | 1.89% |
| Nasunogan | 8.38% | 2,836 | 2,659 | 6.66% | 1.37% |
| Poblacion Ilawod | 2.83% | 959 | 939 | 2.13% | 0.44% |
| Poblacion Ilaya | 5.68% | 1,923 | 1,741 | 10.45% | 2.11% |
| Quinabcaban | 4.20% | 1,420 | 1,403 | 1.21% | 0.25% |
| Quinayuya | 3.79% | 1,281 | 1,270 | 0.87% | 0.18% |
| San Agustin | 4.46% | 1,509 | 1,438 | 4.94% | 1.02% |
| Dao Total | 33,842 | 32,496 | 4.14% | 0.86% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Dao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱83,318,824.34.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,429,691.78 | – |
| 2010 | 51,108,500.66 | 5.53% |
| 2011 | 54,655,877.89 | 6.94% |
| 2012 | 53,342,430.67 | -2.40% |
| 2013 | 59,256,825.89 | 11.09% |
| 2014 | 67,891,186.43 | 14.57% |
| 2015 | 76,306,101.34 | 12.39% |
| 2016 | 83,318,824.34 | 9.19% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Dao in the 2015 Census was 32,482 broken down into 7,750 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,139 | 5,259 | 5.54 | |
| 29,250 | 5,725 | 5.11 | |
| 30,623 | 5,921 | 5.17 | |
| 31,399 | 6,402 | 4.90 | |
| 31,898 | 6,882 | 4.63 | |
| 32,482 | 7,750 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dao is 15 to 19, with 3,329 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 477 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 546 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,374 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,882 | 8.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,086 | 9.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,329 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,142 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,589 | 7.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,236 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,948 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,750 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,843 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,663 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,535 | 4.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,173 | 3.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 791 | 2.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 637 | 1.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 477 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 495 | 1.52% |
| Total | 32,496 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dao grew from 6,694 in 1903 to 33,842 in 2020, an increase of 27,148 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 1,346 people, from the previous population of 32,496 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,694 | – | |
| 17,116 | 6.11% | |
| 13,886 | -1.04% | |
| 13,706 | -0.13% | |
| 16,624 | 1.71% | |
| 18,535 | 1.07% | |
| 21,052 | 2.59% | |
| 23,921 | 2.59% | |
| 29,156 | 2.00% | |
| 29,266 | 0.07% | |
| 30,623 | 0.98% | |
| 31,420 | 0.35% | |
| 31,911 | 0.57% | |
| 32,496 | 0.35% | |
| 33,842 | 0.86% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Dao for the year 2019 was 22,242, broken down into 11,121 males and 11,121 females.
Location
The municipal center of Dao is situated at approximately 11° 24' North, 122° 41' East, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.9 meters or 55.3 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 Dao are Roxas City, Capiz, Passi, Iloilo, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Sigma, Capiz, Cuartero, Capiz, Maayon, Capiz, Mambusao, Capiz, Panitan, Capiz, and Dumalag, Capiz. Its distance from the national capital is 399.12 kilometers (248.00 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Sigma, Capiz, 3.69 kilometers (2.29 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
- Cuartero, Capiz, 6.08 kilometers (3.78 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Maayon, Capiz, 10.49 kilometers (6.52 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- Mambusao, Capiz, 10.57 kilometers (6.57 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Panitan, Capiz, 11.91 kilometers (7.40 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Dumalag, Capiz, 12.11 kilometers (7.53 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
Nearest cities
- Roxas City, Capiz, 22.19 kilometers (13.79 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- Passi, Iloilo, 31.71 kilometers (19.70 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 68.86 kilometers (42.79 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 73.05 kilometers (45.39 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- Iloilo City, 77.53 kilometers (48.17 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 78.90 kilometers (49.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
Distance from Manila: 399.12 kilometers (248.00 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.