Mambusao, officially the Municipality of Mambusao (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Mambusao; ), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
It is known for its natural scenery, local traditions, and welcoming community. It offers a relaxed setting with outdoor spots, local food, and heritage sites such as old churches and ancestral homes. The 1818 Spanish census showed that there were 1,926 native families and 18 Spanish-Filipino families flourishing here.
Etymology The name Mambusao comes from a Hiligaynon word meaning “to carry.” It is linked to the river’s past role as a route for moving people and goods within the area.
Geography It is from Roxas City.
Barangays Mambusao is politically subdivided into 26 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Atiplo Balat-an Balit Batiano Bating Bato Bato Baye Bergante Bunga Bula Bungsi Burias Caidquid Cala-agus Libo-o Manibad Maralag Najus-an Pangpang Norte Pangpang Sur Pinay Poblacion Proper Poblacion Tabuc Sinondojan Tugas Tumalalud
Climate
Demographics
In the 2024 census, the population of Mambusao was 41,768 people, with a density of .
Economy
The economy is based on agriculture with rice and coconut as the primary products and crops.
Culture The annual festival is called Inilusan honoring of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of the town, celebrated every November 25. Inilusan literally means sharing of dish by neighbors.
Education There are two schools district offices which govern all educational institutions within the municipality. They oversee the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools. These are the: Mambusao East Schools District Mambusao West Schools District
Primary and elementary schools
Angelo Llorente Elementary School Atiplo Elementary School Balat-an Elementary School Balit Elementary School Batiano Elementary School Burias Elementary School Caidquid Elementary School Diosdado Bayot Elementary School Doane Baptist Early Childhood Education Gavino M. Navarra Elementary School Baye Elementary School Bergante Elementary School Bungsi Elementary School Cala-agus Elementary School Eusebio Villareal Memorial School Ilawod Elementary School Juan Andaya Elementary School Libo-o Primary School Malogo Elementary School Mambusao Christian Center Academy Mambusao Elementary School Mambusao Seventh-Day Adventist Preparatory School Manibad Elementary School Minoro Elementary School Najus-an Elementary School Pangpang Norte Elementary School Pangpang Sur Primary School Pinay Elementary School Ramon A. Villareal Memorial School Shekhinah Institute Sinondojan Primary School Tongatong Elementary School Tugas Elementary School Tumalalud Elementary School
Secondary schools
Agkawayan Integrated School Bula Integrated School Capiz State University (High School) David Moises Memorial High School Mambusao East National High School Mambusao National High School
Higher educational institution Capiz State University
Notable personalities
Sonny Lagon (b. 1969), Engineer, elected member of Ako Bisaya party list Salvador Laguda (1872–1931), Lawyer and politician, member of the Philippine Assembly from 1907 to 1909 Roy Señeres (1947–2016), Politician and diplomat Cornelio Villareal (1904–1992), Lawyer and politician, served as house speaker from 1962 to 1967
References
External links [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information