Mambusao, Capiz
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St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Mambusao.
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 Map of Capiz with Mambusao highlighted |
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| Coordinates: 11°26′N 122°36′E / 11.43°N 122.6°ECoordinates: 11°26′N 122°36′E / 11.43°N 122.6°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Legislative district | 2nd district of Capiz |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leodegario A. Labao Jr. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 136.91 km2 (52.86 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 39,644 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 5807 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)36 |
Mambusao is a third class municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 39,644 people. 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.
Mambusao is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.
In the 2015 census, the population of Mambusao was 39,644 people, with a density of 290 inhabitants per square kilometre or 750 inhabitants per square mile.
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