Why visit Dumarao
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Apo Mountain and Mount Panginraon.
Weather in Dumarao
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About Dumarao
Dumarao, officially the Municipality of Dumarao (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Dumarao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dumarao), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 51,633 people.
From the Wikipedia article Dumarao (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks3
Ephraim's Prayer Garden (Cross of Ephraim)
Monument and historic site · 10.2 km
Highest point overlooking Brgy Santo Tomas ; a wooden cross and a prayer garden overlooking the community lit at night by Solar Light...
Simboryo ni Tomas Ford
Monument and historic site · 10.1 km
Ruins of an Old Mascuvado Sugar Mill Smokestack of the former estate owner still standing ,
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes12
Pengee's Kandingan Restaurant
Restaurant · Filipino & Native Cuisine · 3.3 km
Iloilo-Capiz Road
05:00-21:00
History
It was founded in as a municipio 1581 and established by Spaniards under the advocacy of Our Lady of Snows.
Dumarao traces its earliest roots to Malay settlers who arrived by balangay and moved inland in search of fertile land. They first lived near the meeting point of the Badbaran and Panay rivers, relying on local forests and waterways for food and transport, before clearing the present town center.
During the revolution, local residents became involved after General Quintin Salas passed through in 1898, which led to arrests and later release of several townsmen.
Under American rule, a public school system was set up, the railway reached the town in 1909, and epidemics and storms marked the era. Political rivalry also began as elections shifted from council choice to popular voting.
Over time, Dumarao’s leaders built programs and projects that shaped the town, aiming for a community focused on growth, better living conditions, and care for its environment.
From the History section of Dumarao on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Balay ni Mayang Ermitanya
Motel and hotel · 9.7 km
Santo Tomas - Bitaogan Road, passi
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries109
Healthcare3
Map of Dumarao
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Getting there and nearby towns
Roxas Airport (RXS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 38 km away.
- Tapas 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Passi 18 km south, about 18 min by car
- San Enrique 22 km south, about 22 min by car
- Lambunao 33 km southwest, about 33 min by car
- Panay 34 km north, about 34 min by car
- Roxas City 36 km north, about 36 min by car
- Pototan 36 km south, about 36 min by car
- Janiuay 40 km southwest, about 40 min by car
- Barotac Nuevo 41 km south, about 41 min by car
- Enrique B. Magalona 53 km southeast, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ruins of Dumarao Church, Capiz, Joelaldor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS023-E-32559 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-32560 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-254415 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-254416 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS064-E-50362 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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