Zamboanguita

Zamboanguita
Municipality
Map of Negros Oriental showing the location of Zamboanguita
Zamboanguita Location within the Philippines
Coordinates:
Country	Philippines
Region	Negros Island Region (NIR/Region XVIII)
Province	Negros Oriental
District	3rd district of Negros Oriental
Founded	1866
Barangays	10
Government
• Mayor	Kit Marc Bantaya Adanza
Area
• Total	85.86 km2 (33.15 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Total	24,996
• Density	290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	6218
Dialing code	035
Income class	4th class

Zamboanguita is a fourth class municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 24,914 people.

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
• Lotuban
• Malongcay Diot
• Maluay
• Mayabon
• Nabago
• Nasig-id
• Najandig
• Poblacion

History

Zamboanguita (meaning "little Zamboanga") acquired its name from its neighbor down south across the sea, Zamboanga City. Zamboanguita was established in 1866. Modest compared to the 6th largest city in the Philippines with 98 barangays, Zamboanguita has only 10 barangays.

Demographics

Population census of Zamboanguita
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1990	17,110	—
1995	18,905	+1.89%
2000	23,338	+4.62%
2007	24,914	+0.91%
2010	24,996	+0.12%
Source: National Statistics Office

Fiestas and Traditions

Fiesta – San Isidro Labrador, May 15

Every Wednesday - Malatapay: Open market, fresh seafood, vendors compete to give you the best service and the best food. Not just food, it is a flea market too. It's a feast with authentic native cuisine. People come from all over to enjoy the scenery and the beautiful seaside extravaganza.

Local government

It is part of the 3rd District of Negros Oriental, which is currently represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines by Pryde Henry Teves.

Current elected officials of Zamboanguita (2010–2013):

• Mayor: Kit Marc Bantaya Adanza
• Vice-Mayor: Glenson Elola Alanano
• Councilors:
  • Samson C. Elnar
  • Deodoro Elli Partosa
  • Felipe Tuban Elmido Sr.
  • Florenita Trinidad Elvinia
  • Victoriano Flores Marilla
  • Rustica Alabado
  • Mario Credo Pinili
  • Anicito Baliola

Schools in Zamboanguita

High schools

• GEMHS (Nasig-id), Nasig-id, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Decor Carmeli Academy
• Jose Marie Locsin Memorial High School, Mayabon
• Santiago Delmo Memorial High School, National Highway Maluay, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Zamboanguita Science High School, Del Pilar St. Poblacion

Elementary schools

• Mayabon Elementary School, Mayabon, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Lutoban Elementary School, Lutoban, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Zamboanguita Central Elementary School, Magsaysay St. Poblacion, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Maluay Elementary School, National Highway Maluay, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Nabago Elementary School, Nabago, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Kaladias Elementary School, Najandig, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Malongcay Elementary School, Malongcay Diot, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Salngan Elementary School, Mayabon, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Bangculotan Elementary School, Mayabon, Zamboanguita Municipality
• GEMES (Nasig-id), Nasig-id, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Basak Elementary School, Basak, Zamboanguita Municipality
• Benito Gadiana Elementary School (Kapandis Elementary), Mayabon, Zamboanguita Municipality

See also

• List of places named after places in the Philippines

External links

• Philippine Census Information
• The Wednesday Market in Malatapay, Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental