Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
| Tigbao | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Location in Zamboanga del Sur | |
.svg.png)  Tigbao Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 07°49′N 123°17′E / 7.817°N 123.283°ECoordinates: 07°49′N 123°17′E / 7.817°N 123.283°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| District | 2nd district of Zamboanga del Sur |
| Founded | November 8, 1991 |
| Barangays | 18 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Danilo E. Dalid |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 120.69 km2 (46.60 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 20,979 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7043 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)62 |
| Income class | 5th class |
Tigbao is a fifth class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 20,979 people.[3] The town was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7162 on November 8, 1991.[4]
Mount Timolan, the highest peak in Zamboanga del Sur, overlooks the town.
Barangays
Tigbao is politically subdivided into 18 barangays.[2]
- Begong
- Busol
- Caluma
- Diana Countryside
- Guinlin
- Lacarayan
- Lacupayan
- Libayoy
- Limas
- Longmot
- Maragang
- Mati
- Nangan-nangan
- New Tuburan
- Nilo
- Tigbao
- Timolan
- Upper Nilo
Demographics
| Population census of Tigbao | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1995 | 15,915 | — |
| 2000 | 16,914 | +1.31% |
| 2007 | 18,598 | +1.32% |
| 2010 | 19,300 | +1.36% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- 1 2 "Province: ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
- ↑ "Republic Act No. 7162; An Act Creating the Municipality of Tigbao in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 8 November 1991. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
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