Dimasalang

Dimasalang
Municipality
Municipality of Dimasalang
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Map of Masbate with Dimasalang highlighted
Map of Masbate with Dimasalang highlighted
Interactive map of Dimasalang
Dimasalang is located in Philippines
Dimasalang
Dimasalang
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°11′36″N 123°51′30″E / 12.1933°N 123.8583°E / 12.1933; 123.8583
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceMasbate
District 3rd district
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorMichael Demph D. Naga
 • Vice MayorWilfredo D. Lim
 • RepresentativeWilton T. Kho
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Marigin M. Cuevas
  • Vergie A. Abaño
  • Vicente A. Atibagos
  • Katherine D. Abila
  • Marites J. Naga
  • Ronie L. Roluna Sr.
  • Rommil Anthony E. Mijares
  • Florante S. Bulalaque
 • Electorate17,532 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
148.07 km2 (57.17 sq mi)
Elevation
38 m (125 ft)
Highest elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
25,054
 • Density169.20/km2 (438.24/sq mi)
 • Households
5,761
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
18.79
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 157.1 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 747.7 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 164.1 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 41.2 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMasbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5403
PSGC
0504108000
IDD : area code +63 (0)56
Native languagesMasbateño
Tagalog
Websitedimasalang.gov.ph

Dimasalang, officially the Municipality of Dimasalang, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 25,054 people.

History

In 1951, the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Santa Cruz, Bontod, and Cabil-isan were separated to form the town of Palanas.

Geography

Dimasalang is 46 kilometres (29 mi) from Masbate City.

Barangays

Dimasalang is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Balantay
  • Balocawe
  • Banahao
  • Buenaflor
  • Buracan
  • Cabanoyoan
  • Cabrera
  • Cadulan
  • Calabad
  • Canomay
  • Divisoria
  • Gaid
  • Gregorio Aliňo (Pia-ong)
  • Magcaraguit
  • Mambog
  • Poblacion
  • Rizal
  • San Vicente
  • Suba
  • T.R. Yangco (Yanco)

Climate

Climate data for Dimasalang, Masbate
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 39
(1.5)		 34
(1.3)		 42
(1.7)		 36
(1.4)		 73
(2.9)		 109
(4.3)		 118
(4.6)		 108
(4.3)		 129
(5.1)		 136
(5.4)		 112
(4.4)		 89
(3.5)		 1,025
(40.4)
Average rainy days 12.6 9.7 12.0 13.0 20.5 25.3 26.2 24.8 25.2 25.9 21.9 17.9 235
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Dimasalang was 25,054 people, with a density of 170 inhabitants per square kilometre or 440 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Dimasalang (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
64.15
2003
59.00
2006
46.00
2009
41.29
2012
49.17
2015
43.98
2018
33.94
2021
25.03
2023
18.79

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Education

The Dimasalang 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

  • Balantay Elementary School
  • Balocawe Elementary School
  • Buenaflor Elementary School
  • Buracan Elementary School
  • Cabanuyoan Elementary School
  • Cabrera Elementary School
  • Cadulan Elementary School
  • Calabad Elementary School
  • Canomay Elementary School
  • Deagan Elementary School
  • Dimasalang Central School
  • Divisoria Elementary School
  • Eden's Christian Academy
  • Gaid Elementary School
  • Gregorio Alino Elementary School
  • Magcaraguit Elementary School
  • Mambog Elementary School
  • Mandaon Synergy School
  • N.B. Cabrera Elementary School
  • Ranile Elementary school
  • Rizal Elemenatry School
  • San Vicente Elementary School
  • T.R. Yangco Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Buracan National High School
  • Dimasalang National High School
  • Masbate Sports Academy
  • Orlando B. Tepait High School

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Dimasalang | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
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  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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  23. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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