Dumingag

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Dumingag is a municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It is the northernmost town in the province, located on the Zamboanga Peninsula near the Salug Valley. The town has about 48,881 people (2020 census) and is made up of 44 barangays.

Origin of the name and early people
Local stories say the name Dumingag came from Subanen names Dumi and Ingag or from a phrase meaning “I won” after a cockfight, though these tales aren’t supported by solid records. The original inhabitants were Subanen people from nearby areas. Later settlers from Iloilo’s Dumangas arrived and called the place “Little Dumangas,” which evolved into Dumingag.

History
Dumingag started as a barrio of Molave and became its own municipality on December 27, 1957, by Executive Order No. 283 issued by President Carlos P. Garcia. Since then, five mayors have led the town. A notable event during the 1970s–1980s was a deadly incident in 1982 when Ilaga militia killed 12 people in Dumingag amid broader Mindanao conflicts.

Geography and people
Dumingag covers about 297.75 square kilometers and sits at elevations ranging from 29 to 536 meters. The town is part of the heartland of the Zamboanga Peninsula and is near other municipalities in Zamboanga del Sur.

Economy and services
Dumingag is classified as a 1st class municipality. In 2021, about 31.74% of residents lived in poverty. In 2022, the town’s revenue was around 285 million pesos. Electricity is supplied by ZAMSURECO 1. The ZIP code is 7028. The people speak Subanen, Cebuano, Chavacano, and Tagalog.

Additional facts
The official website is dumingag.gov.ph.