Mambusao

Mambusao
Municipality
Municipality of Mambusao
Church of Mambusao (St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Church)
Flag of Mambusao
Flag
Map of Capiz with Mambusao highlighted
Map of Capiz with Mambusao highlighted
Interactive map of Mambusao
Mambusao is located in Philippines
Mambusao
Mambusao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°25′48″N 122°35′43″E / 11.43°N 122.5953°E / 11.43; 122.5953
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 2nd district
Founded1606
Barangays26 (see Barangays
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorLeodegario A. Labao, Jr. (PDP)
 • Vice MayorRichard L. Buenavista (PDP)
 • RepresentativeJane T. Castro (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Mary Ann D. Labao
  • Catherine L. Villaester
  • Raul L. Ticar
  • Joefred Sheen A. Jumbas
  • John V. Laurilla
  • Fatima T. Trajano
  • Jeffrey L. Layo
  • Maria Rhodora B. Uy
 • Electorate28,901 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
136.91 km2 (52.86 sq mi)
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Highest elevation
253 m (830 ft)
Lowest elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
41,768
 • Density305.08/km2 (790.14/sq mi)
 • Households
10,275
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
12
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 197.3 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 687.8 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 169.5 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 263.8 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5807
PSGC
061908000
IDD : area code +63 (0)36
Native languagesCapisnon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog

Mambusao, officially the Municipality of Mambusao (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Mambusao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mambusao), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 41,768 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.: 606 

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 36 kilometres (22 mi) 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

Climate data for Mambusao, Capiz
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 27
(81)		 29
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 61
(2.4)		 39
(1.5)		 46
(1.8)		 48
(1.9)		 90
(3.5)		 144
(5.7)		 152
(6.0)		 145
(5.7)		 163
(6.4)		 160
(6.3)		 120
(4.7)		 90
(3.5)		 1,258
(49.4)
Average rainy days 12.3 9.0 9.9 10.0 18.5 25.0 27.4 26.0 25.9 24.9 17.9 14.2 221
Source: Meteoblue

Demographics

Population census of Mambusao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 8,225—    
1918 11,913+2.50%
1939 15,723+1.33%
1948 18,619+1.90%
1960 19,504+0.39%
1970 24,530+2.32%
1975 28,129+2.78%
1980 32,097+2.67%
1990 33,213+0.34%
1995 35,632+1.33%
2000 36,793+0.69%
2007 37,498+0.26%
2010 37,672+0.17%
2015 39,644+0.98%
2020 40,690+0.55%
2024 41,768+0.63%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In the 2024 census, the population of Mambusao was 41,768 people, with a density of 310 inhabitants per square kilometre or 800 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Mambusao (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
50.27
2003
34.19
2006
40.20
2009
19.44
2012
26.45
2015
15.62
2018
4.80
2021
14.19
2023
12.00

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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:

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

Notable personalities

References

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