Mandaon

Mandaon
Municipality
Municipality of Mandaon
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Map of Masbate with Mandaon highlighted
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Mandaon is located in Philippines
Mandaon
Mandaon
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 12°13′33″N 123°17′03″E / 12.22594°N 123.28421°E / 12.22594; 123.28421
CountryPhilippines
RegionBicol Region
ProvinceMasbate
District 2nd district
Founded18 July 1949
Barangays26 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorEmily E. Hao
 • Vice MayorRomeo R. Villanueva
 • RepresentativeElisa T. Kho
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Paul V. Santiago
  • Noel R. Coja
  • Olegario R. Estrella Jr.
  • Genaro B. Dote Jr.
  • Efren L. Oliva
  • Rommel B. Mortel
  • Mariecor S. Pimentel
  • Jovino D. Aguirre
 • Electorate28,127 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
280.80 km2 (108.42 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Highest elevation
181 m (594 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
44,177
 • Density157.33/km2 (407.47/sq mi)
 • Households
9,833
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
21.8
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 228.1 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 484.1 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 189.9 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 125.1 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMasbate Electric Cooperative (MASELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5411
PSGC
0504110000
IDD : area code +63 (0)56
Native languagesCapiznon
Tagalog

Mandaon, officially the Municipality of Mandaon (Capiznon: Banwa kang Mandaon; Masbatenyo: Banwa san Mandaon), is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 44,177 people.

History

Mandaon was originally a barrio of Milagros, established by Barrio Lieutenant Feliciano Aquillo Sr. In 1948, Juan Valencia, a settler from Pampanga, advocated for its elevation into a municipality. On July 18, 1949, President Elpidio Quirino, through Executive Order No. 244, officially recognized Mandaon as an independent municipality, distinct from Milagros.

Geography

Mandaon is 64 kilometres (40 mi) from Masbate City.

Barangays

Mandaon is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.  Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Alas
  • Ayat
  • Bat-Ongan
  • Bugtong
  • Buri
  • Cabitan
  • Cagmasoso
  • Canomoy
  • Centro
  • Dayao
  • Guincaiptan
  • Laguinbanwa
  • Lantangan
  • Looc
  • Mabatobato
  • Maolingon
  • Nailaban
  • Nanipsan
  • Pinamangcaan
  • Poblacion
  • Polo Dacu
  • San Juan
  • San Pablo
  • Santa Fe
  • Tagpu
  • Tumalaytay

Climate

Climate data for Mandaon, 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 Mandaon, Masbate, was 44,177 people, with a density of 160 inhabitants per square kilometre or 410 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

Poverty incidence of Mandaon (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
63.32
2003
64.82
2006
52.30
2009
41.06
2012
44.69
2015
41.39
2018
32.38
2021
25.40
2023
21.80

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

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:

The municipality is home to the 3,668-hectare campus of the only state college in the province of Masbate: the Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT), named after the former congressman of the province, Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr.

Primary and elementary schools

  • Alas Elementary School
  • Ayat Elementary School
  • Bugtong Elementary School
  • Buri Elementary School
  • Cabitan Central School
  • Cagmasoso Elementary School
  • Canomoy Elementary School
  • Centro Elementary School
  • Dayao Elementary School
  • Diogenes R. Cabarles Elementary School
  • Guincaiptan Elementary School
  • Holy Family Diocesan School
  • Jose Zurbito Mesa S. Memorial Elementary School
  • Lantangan Elementary School
  • Mabato-bato Elementary School
  • Mandaon Christian Academy
  • Maolingon Elementary School
  • Montano P. Estipona MES
  • Nailaban Elementary School
  • Nanipsan Elementary School
  • Olegario O. Estrella Sr. Elementary School
  • Pinamangcaan Elementary School
  • Pulo Dacu Elementary School
  • San Juan Elementary School
  • San Pablo Elementary School
  • Santa Fe Elementary School
  • Tabuk Elementary School
  • Tagpu Elementary School
  • Tagpu High School
  • Tunog SDA Multigrade School
  • Yaneza Landed Estate Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Bugtong National High School
  • Buri National High School
  • Cabitan National High School
  • Cleofe A. Arce Memorial High School
  • Federico A. Estipona Memorial High School
  • Lantangan High School
  • San Pablo National High School
  • Tumalaytay High School

Higher educational institution

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Mandaon | (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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  4. ↑ "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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  8. ↑ "Mandaon: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
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