This article is about the municipality in Masbate. For the author who used the pen name "Dimasalang", see José Rizal. For the road in Manila, see Dimasalang Street.
Dimasalang
CountryPhilippines
Parts stylepara
P 1(see Barangays)
MayorMichael Demph D. Naga
Vice MayorWilfredo D. Lim
RepresentativeWilton T. Kho
Electoratevoters (Philippine general election)
Elevation max205 m
Elevation min0 m
Time zonePST (UTC+8)
Websitedimasalang.gov.ph
Poverty incidence% ()

Dimasalang, officially the Municipality of Dimasalang, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

History

In 1951, the barrios of Palanas, Nipa, Nabangig, Banco, Pina, Maanahao, Salvacion, Antipolo, Malatawan, Intusan, Miabas, San Antonio, Libtong, Malibas, Santa Cruz, Bontod, and Cabil-isan were separated to form the town of Palanas.[1]

Geography

Dimasalang is 46 kilometres (29 mi) from Masbate City.

Barangays

Dimasalang is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

  • Balantay
  • Balocawe
  • Banahao
  • Buenaflor
  • Buracan
  • Cabanoyoan
  • Cabrera
  • Cadulan
  • Calabad
  • Canomay
  • Divisoria
  • Gaid
  • Gregorio Aliňo (Pia-ong)
  • Magcaraguit
  • Mambog
  • Poblacion
  • Rizal
  • San Vicente
  • Suba
  • T.R. Yangco (Yanco)

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Dimasalang was 25,054 people, with a density of PD/km2.

Education

The Dimasalang Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.[2]

Primary and elementary schools

  • Balantay Elementary School
  • Balocawe Elementary School
  • Buenaflor Elementary School
  • Buracan Elementary School
  • Cabanuyoan Elementary School
  • Cabrera Elementary School
  • Cadulan Elementary School
  • Calabad Elementary School
  • Canomay Elementary School
  • Deagan Elementary School
  • Dimasalang Central School
  • Divisoria Elementary School
  • Eden's Christian Academy
  • Gaid Elementary School
  • Gregorio Alino Elementary School
  • Magcaraguit Elementary School
  • Mambog Elementary School
  • Mandaon Synergy School
  • N.B. Cabrera Elementary School
  • Ranile Elementary school
  • Rizal Elemenatry School
  • San Vicente Elementary School
  • T.R. Yangco Elementary School

Secondary schools

  • Buracan National High School
  • Dimasalang National High School
  • Masbate Sports Academy
  • Orlando B. Tepait High School

References

  1. ^ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Palanas in the Province of Masbate". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  2. ^ "Masterlist of Schools". Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2025.