Monday, February 1, 2010

The Dumalag


"DUMALAG" is a 4th class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 25,920 people in 5,375 households. In the Dumalag there is a popular tourist spot called "SUHOT SPRING".


"BARANGAY"


Dumalag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.:

* Concepcion
* Consolacion
* Dolores
* Duran
* San Agustin
* San Jose
* San Martin
* San Miguel
* San Rafael
* San Roque

* Santa Carmen
* Santa Cruz
* Santa Monica
* Santa Rita
* Santa Teresa
* Santo Angel
* Santo NiƱo
* Santo Rosario
* Poblacion


Dumalag is located by the slopes of several mountains on hilly but fertile land irrigated by the Panay and Malisbug rivers and other rivulents. It is bounded by Dao, Dumarao, Cuartero, Calinog and Tapaz.
Dumalag one of the central towns of Capiz province. The name Dumalag, came from the Bisayan word ” dalag” which mean yellow. Others claim, that the “dalag” came from the color of the Pan-ay river that cuts across the town which is used to turn yellow because of the leaves of the certain tree. Another term is also “dumalaga” or spring chicken which could have been in abundance in the area in early times.
Another municilapity of Roxas City is Sigma. Sigma is a 4th class municipality n the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 27,366 people in 5,541 households.
Sigma composed of 12 barangays.

* Acbo
* Amaga
* Balucuan
* Bangonbangon
* Capuyhan
* Cogon
* Dayhagon
* Guintas
* Malapad Cogon
* Mangoso
* Mansacul

* Matangcong
* Matinabus
* Mianay
* Oyong
* Pagbunitan
* Parian
* Pinamalatican
* Poblacion Norte
* Poblacion Sur
* Tawog

Dumalag is typical small town in Capiz. People know and great one another by name. Seeking directions to reach the places that brought them to the idyllic town, 35 kilometers from Roxas City. Dumalag is located in between of Cuartero and Tapaz. Their source of income came from rice planting and selling vegetable. Their work are farmers, fisherman and vendors. One thing that captivate the Dumalag because they a lot of tourist attraction that they can see.

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