Vitali Island

Island with 3 Barangays in Region IX, Philippines
7°21′31″N 122°20′54″E / 7.35861°N 122.34833°E / 7.35861; 122.34833CountryPhilippinesRegion Region IXCityZamboanga CityDistrictDistrict IIBarangaysLimaong and TumitusRepresentativeHon. Lilia Macrohon-NuñoGovernment
 • MayorJohn DalipeArea
 • Total96 km2 (37 sq mi)Population
 (2007 Census)
 • Total6,618 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)ZIP code
7000
Dialing code62

Vitali Island is the largest of the 28 offshore islands that constitute the city of Zamboanga in the Republic of the Philippines.

Geography

The island is located on the beautiful Moro Gulf about 56 kilometres (35 mi) NNE of the city downtown, 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the border of the province of Zamboanga del Sur, and 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) east of the mainland Barangay of Mangusu of Zamboanga City.[1] At its longest, the island is about 11.8 kilometres (7.3 mi) long, and at its widest, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi).

Barangays

The island is made up of two barangays:[2][3]

  • Limaong
  • Tumitus

Schools

  • Limaong Elementary School
  • Tumitus Elementary School

Transportation

Vitali Island is accessible by any land transportation. You can reach Brgy. Vitali in 1.5 hours using private vehicle but 2 hours if you use public Bus or Van transportation.

Activities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Fishing

See also

References

  1. ^ "Islands of Zamboanga City". Zamboanga.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-25.
  2. ^ "Poverty map of Zamboanga". Retrieved on 2011-08-29.
  3. ^ "City of Zamboanga Map". Zamboanga, City of Flowers. Retrieved on 2011-08-29.
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