Dumalag, officially the Municipality of Dumalag (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Dumalag; ), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
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.
History Dumalag was founded by the Augustinians in 1590 and returned to their care in 1614 after a brief shift to the bishopric. 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 from Roxas City.
Barangays
Dumalag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. 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
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Dumalag was 30,872 people, with a density of .
Economy
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.
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), Cardinal, Archbishop of Manila Fredenil Castro (b. 1951), Politician Pierre Patricio (b. 1960), Virtual artist
Sister cities Pasig (since March 27, 2023)DUMALAG, CAPIZ,... - Pasay City Public Information Office | Facebook
References
External links [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information