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Island with 3 Barangays in Region IX, Philippines
Vitali Island
Island with 3 Barangays
Vitali Island is located in PhilippinesVitali IslandVitali IslandMap of the Philippines showing the location of Vitali Island
Coordinates: 7°21′31″N 122°20′54″E / 7.35861°N 122.34833°E / 7.35861; 122.34833
CountryPhilippines
Region Region IX
CityZamboanga City
DistrictDistrict II
BarangaysLimaong and Tumitus
RepresentativeHon. Lilia Macrohon-Nuño
Government
 • MayorJohn Dalipe
Area
 • Total96 km (37 sq mi)
Population
 • Total6,618
 • Density69/km (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code7000
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 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. 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:

  • 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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