Dao, Capiz

Dao
Municipality of Dao
Church of Dao (St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Church)
Etymology: Dao
Map of Capiz with Dao highlighted
Interactive map of Dao
Dao
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 11°23′40″N 122°41′09″E / 11.39444°N 122.68583°E / 11.39444; 122.68583
CountryPhilippines
RegionWestern Visayas
ProvinceCapiz
District 2nd district
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorJose Jimbo D. Barruela (1Capiz)
 • Vice MayorDominico A. Daños, Jr. (1Capiz)
 • RepresentativeJane T. Castro (Lakas)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Kathylynn Mae B. Fuentes
  • Erwin Rommel J. Andrada
  • Joan B. Adonay
  • Nelson E. Estialbo, Jr.
  • Norberto P. Francisco
  • Aaron M. Carillo
  • Elmer B. Magbanua
 • Electorate23,072 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
88.64 km2 (34.22 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Highest elevation
291 m (955 ft)
Lowest elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)
 • Total
34,555
 • Density389.8/km2 (1,010/sq mi)
 • Households
8,333
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
13.3
% (2021)
 • Revenue₱ 174.1 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 192.6 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 154.2 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 57.44 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityCapiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
5810
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)36
Native languagesCapisnon
Hiligaynon
Tagalog
Websitewww.dao.gov.ph

Dao, officially the Municipality of Dao (Capiznon/Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Dao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dao), is a municipality in the province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 34,555 people.