Vitali Island

Vitali Island
Island with 3 Barangays
Vitali Island
Map 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; 122.34833Coordinates: 7°21′31″N 122°20′54″E / 7.35861°N 122.34833°E / 7.35861; 122.34833
Country Philippines
Region Region IX
City Zamboanga City
District District II
Barangays Limaong and Tumitus
Representative Hon. Lilia Macrohon-Nuño
Government
 • Mayor Beng Climaco
Area
 • Total 96 km2 (37 sq mi)
Population (2007 Census)
 • Total 6,618
 • Density 69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code 7000
Dialing code 62

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 vinta from Brgy Mangusu.

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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