Mambusao


Mambusao, officially the Municipality of Mambusao, is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the, it has a population of 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.

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 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

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Mambusao was 41,768 people, with a density of.

Economy

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:
  • Mambusao East Schools District
  • Mambusao West Schools District
;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
;Higher educational institution