Mambusao
Municipality in Capiz, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mambusao, officially the Municipality of Mambusao (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Mambusao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mambusao), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,690 people.[3]
Mambusao | |
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Municipality of Mambusao | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 11°25′48″N 122°35′43″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Western Visayas |
Province | Capiz |
District | 2nd district |
Founded | 1606 |
Barangays | 26 (see Barangays |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Luzviminda A. Labao |
• Vice Mayor | Wilfredo E. Leal |
• Representative | Jane Castro (2nd District Representative of Capiz) |
• Municipal Council | Members
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• Electorate | 28,567 voters (2022) |
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 (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 40,690 |
• Density | 300/km2 (770/sq mi) |
• Households | 10,275 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 4.80 |
• Revenue | ₱ 150.3 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 491.6 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 132.1 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 220.8 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 5807 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
Native languages | Capisnon Hiligaynon Tagalog |
It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) from Roxas City.
Its economy is based on agriculture with rice and coconut as the primary products and crops. The annual festival of Mambusao 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.
Mambusao is the home of the Villareal family, the most famous of whom is Speaker Cornelio "Agurang Coni" Villareal and Governor Cornelio "Dodoy" Villareal. It is also the birthplace of the late Filipino diplomat and politician Roy Señeres.