Zamboanguita
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Zamboanguita | |
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| Municipality of Zamboanguita | |
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 Map of Negros Oriental with Zamboanguita highlighted | |
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  Zamboanguita Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 9°06′00″N 123°11′56″E / 9.1°N 123.199°ECoordinates: 9°06′00″N 123°11′56″E / 9.1°N 123.199°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| District | 3rd district |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Barangays | 10 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Glenson E. Alanano |
| • Vice Mayor | Felipe T. Elmido |
| • Representative | Arnolfo A. Teves Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 18,309 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85.86 km2 (33.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 1,846 m (6,056 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) [3] | |
| • Total | 29,569 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
| • Households | 6,600 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 39.88% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue | ₱135,291,432.30 (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱326,636,420.32 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱153,596,284.05 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱78,199,051.20 (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Negros Oriental 2 Electric Cooperative (NORECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 6218 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)35 |
| Native languages | Cebuano Tagalog |
Zamboanguita, officially the Municipality of Zamboanguita, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,569 people. [3]
Zamboanguita was established in 1866. Modest compared to the 6th largest city in the Philippines with 98 barangays, Zamboanguita has only 10 barangays.
Etymology[]
A town rooted in history and replete with natural resources, Zamboanguita derived its name from an incident involving a coguita (octopus). Long before the Spaniards set foot in Negros Island, fishermen from as far as Mindanao would visit the yet unnamed town and benefit from the bounty of its rich fishing grounds – from its small tugnos (juvenile gobies) to the large iho (shark) in nearby Apo Island.
One day, a group of Moro fishermen fishing in the area found a coguita caught in their fishing net, which they then separated from their fish catch as it had tentacles and had no gills. The leader of the Moro group then ordered one of his men to go to the beach, find a tree and “isab-ong ang coguita” (hang the octopus).” Since then, every time an octopus was caught, it was hung on that particular tree.
The local people eventually started calling the place “Sab-ongan ug coguita.” When the Spaniards descended on the town, they called the town “Zamboangaguita” and later on it was shortened to “Zamboanguita”.
On the other hand, local stories that circulated among the town folks mentioned that Zamboanguita (meaning "little Zamboanga") acquired its name from its neighbor down south across the sea, Zamboanga City.
Geography[]
About 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Dumaguete City, Zamboanguita is at the southern tip of the province of Negros Oriental and across from the island province of Siquijor. To the west of Zamboanguita is the municipality of Siaton, and to the north/east is the municipality of Dauin.
Barangays[]
Zamboanguita is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.
- Basak
- Calango
- Lutoban
- Malongcay Diot
- Maluay
- Mayabon
- Nabago
- Nasig-id
- Najandig
- Poblacion
Climate[]
| Climate data for Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (87) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (74) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 26 (1.0) |
22 (0.9) |
28 (1.1) |
41 (1.6) |
95 (3.7) |
136 (5.4) |
147 (5.8) |
126 (5.0) |
132 (5.2) |
150 (5.9) |
98 (3.9) |
46 (1.8) |
1,047 (41.3) |
| Average rainy days | 7.5 | 6.7 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 21.6 | 25.6 | 26.3 | 25.0 | 24.1 | 26.2 | 19.2 | 12.1 | 213.6 |
| Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.) [5] | |||||||||||||
Demographics[]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 6,181 | — |
| 1918 | 8,076 | +1.80% |
| 1939 | 10,141 | +1.09% |
| 1948 | 9,922 | −0.24% |
| 1960 | 11,692 | +1.38% |
| 1970 | 11,385 | −0.27% |
| 1975 | 12,822 | +2.41% |
| 1980 | 14,083 | +1.89% |
| 1990 | 17,110 | +1.97% |
| 1995 | 18,905 | +1.89% |
| 2000 | 23,338 | +4.62% |
| 2007 | 24,914 | +0.91% |
| 2010 | 24,996 | +0.12% |
| 2015 | 27,552 | +1.87% |
| 2020 | 29,569 | +1.40% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [6] [7] [8][9] | ||
Economy[]
| Poverty Incidence of Zamboanguita | |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15] | |
Tourism[]
- Fiesta: San Isidro Labrador, May 15
Local government[]
It is part of the 3rd District of Negros Oriental.
Current elected officials of Zamboanguita (2016–2019):
- Mayor: Glenson Elola Alanano
- Vice Mayor: Felipe Tuban Elmido Sr.
- Councilors:
- Aboy Galang
- Dandan Alabado
- Ricky Taan
- Renee Trinidad
- Erie Eltanal
- Dublon Marilla
- Sammy Elnar
- Flor Trinidad
Education[]
High schools[]
- Gregorio Elmaga Memorial High School
- Decor Carmeli Academy
- Jose Marie Locsin Memorial High School
- Kaladias High School
- Santiago Delmo Memorial High School
- Zamboanguita Science High School
Elementary schools[]
- Zamboanguita Central Elementary School
- Basak Elementary School
- Benito Gadiana Elementary School
- Calango Elementary School
- Felix M. Tio Memorial Elementary School
- Gregorio Elmaga Memorial Elementary School
- Kaladias Elementary School
- Lutoban Elementary School
- Malongcay Elementary School
- Maluay Elementary School
- Nabago Elementary School
- Salngan Elementary School
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Municipality of Zamboanguita | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "Zamboanguita: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region VII (Central Visayas)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
External links[]
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Zamboanguita. |
- Zamboanguita Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
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Zamboanguita
 Province of Negros Oriental | |
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