HISTORY OF DUMARAO

Dumarao is derive from a certain variety of rice called “ARAW” which is repeatedly planted each year, according to political and economic folk groups. This is a very old parish having been founded around the beginning of the 17th century.

The story, as told by the local folks and pass on to the generations, started when a group of Spanish colonizers passed by and inquired for the name of the place. A farmer who was then at the vicinity watching a pile of “palay” was approached and in their Spanish tongue asked for the name of the place. Without understanding a word they were saying the farmer replied…”Dumaan nga Araw Senior”, thinking that the Spaniards were asking the kind of rice being harvested. Thus “Dumaan nga Araw” was born and later shortened to only one word “Dumarao” and hence forth the town was called by that name… to the present day.

For the early inhabitants of the town, the name “DUMARAO” means a place of sadness. Today, however, the lifestyle and way of living of the inhabitants are as normal as a Filipino village, except for such connotation of sadness a “happy” community exist.

Perhaps to negate to the old connotations of sadness, most of the natives has adopted the letter “H” as in “happy” the beginning letter of most at their surnames.

American era saw the establishment of schools in the 1903 with John Langhran as Principal Supervisor and among the first pupils were Ludovico Hidrosollo, Candelaria Herbolario, Maria Cabailo, and Pablo Advincula. The last three ultimately became public school teachers, while Hidrosollo was sent to the U.S.A. as a government scholar. He returned to the Philippines to become a Senator and later on occupied the high executive positions in the national government and ultimately become the first Dumaraonon governor of Capiz.

TOURIST SPOT

One Inconspicuous feature of Dumarao that its people can be proud of is the town plaza. This Greek – inspired plaza with Corinthian post and lights, landscaped lawns with cascading fountains does not only pleases our eyes but also brings comfort, security and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere at any time of the day.

The old aged Rizal Monument and the Band Stand, though renovated and improved, remained to give its rustic and enchanting impression to visitors. Standing as a symbol of strong dedication to the public service the Municipal building provides a work-conducive atmosphere for 200 employees and create a smoother flow of operation, enabling them to accommodate clients and deliver better and efficient services.

Capping the beauty of this area is the Century-old Roman Catholic Church, which was built during the Spanish period and was reconstructed during the Mid-1980’s. The façade, including the belfry, has still the original structure.

Dumarao’s Natural Spots: 

1. SGDA. FAMILIA CAVE-Brgy. Tamulalod
2. AGSUBAY FALLS- Brgy. Traciano
3. TUBAHON FALLS-Brgy. Sibariwan
4. TAG-AO SPRING-Brgy Tamulalod,
5. PATAWAN LAKE-Brgy. Traciano. 

VISION AND MISSION

VISIONs

“STABLE, PROGRESSIVE,
SELF-RELIANT DUMARAO THROUGH AGRO-INDUSTRIALIZATION AND TOURISM.”

MISSION

The Municipality of Dumarao is committed to promote economic progress through agro-industrial and eco-tourism endeavors, provide the basic survival, security and enabling needs, safeguard environment and foster ecological balance and
adhere to participatory and consultative governance.