Mambusao, Capiz
Mambusao | |
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Municipality | |
St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Mambusao.
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Map of Capiz with Mambusao highlighted |
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Location within the Philippines | |
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Country | Philippines |
Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
Province | Capiz |
Legislative district | 2nd district of Capiz |
Barangays | 26 |
Government[1] | |
• Mayor | Jose O. Alba Jr. |
Area[2] | |
• Total | 136.91 km2 (52.86 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 37,672 |
• Density | 280/km2 (710/sq mi) |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 5807 |
Dialing code | 36 |
Mambusao is a third class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 37,672 people.[3] 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.
Barangays
Mambusao is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
Population census of Mambusao | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
1990 | 33,213 | — |
1995 | 35,632 | +1.33% |
2000 | 36,793 | +0.69% |
2007 | 37,498 | +0.26% |
2010 | 37,672 | +0.17% |
Source: National Statistics Office[3][4] |
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