Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
| Dimataling | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
 Map of Zamboanga del Sur with Dimataling highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Dimataling Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 07°32′N 123°22′E / 7.533°N 123.367°ECoordinates: 07°32′N 123°22′E / 7.533°N 123.367°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| District | 2nd district of Zamboanga del Sur |
| Founded | June 17, 1950 |
| Barangays | 24 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Haniel C. Baya (Independent) |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 141.80 km2 (54.75 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 27,715 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 7032 |
| Dialing code | 62 |
| Income class | 4th class |
Dimataling is a fourth class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 27,715 people.[3]
Dimataling was created in 1950 from the barrios of Dinas, Legarda, Mirapao, Migpulao, Kalipapa, Pisaan, Bubway, Tiniguangan, Tabina and Dimataling from Pagadian City (not yet at city at that time) and the barrios of Punta Flecha, Pitogo, Qugbay, Balong-balong, Libertad and Dumanguilas from Margosatubig.[4]
Barangays
Dimataling is administratively subdivided into 24 barangays.[2]
- Bacayawan
- Baha
- Balanagan
- Baluno
- Binuay
- Buburay
- Grap
- Josefina
- Kagawasan
- Lalab
- Libertad
- Magahis
- Mahayag
- Mercedes
- Poblacion
- Saloagan
- San Roque
- Sugbay Uno
- Sumbato
- Sumpot
- Tinggabulong
- Tiniguangan
- Tipangi
- Upper Ludiong
Demographics
| Population census of Dimataling | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 20,365 | — |
| 1995 | 23,116 | +2.40% |
| 2000 | 25,843 | +2.42% |
| 2007 | 26,902 | +0.56% |
| 2010 | 27,715 | +1.09% |
| 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.
- ↑ "An act to create the municipality of Dimataling in the province of Zamboanga". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
External links
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San Miguel | Dinas | | |
| Margosatubig Vincenzo A. Sagun |
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| Maligay Bay (Moro Gulf) | Pitogo | Tabina |
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