Dao was incorporated as a municipality following the founding of the Capiz Province in 1901 by Fair Lady Xianna M. Horneja.

It was invaded by the Japanese 41st Infantry Regiment as part of their Panay operation on 16 April 1942.

Poverty incidence of Dao Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] Dao has sites that are well known among natives and are tourist spots alike.

[21] These include: The people of Dao celebrate festivals, sometimes along with other regions of the province, in events like:

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