Zamboanguita

Zamboanguita
Municipality

Map of Negros Oriental showing the location of Zamboanguita
Zamboanguita

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 09°07′N 123°12′E / 9.117°N 123.200°E / 9.117; 123.200Coordinates: 09°07′N 123°12′E / 9.117°N 123.200°E / 9.117; 123.200
Country  Philippines
Region Negros Island Region (NIR/Region XVIII)
Province Negros Oriental
District 3rd district of Negros Oriental
Founded 1866
Barangays 10
Government[1]
 • Mayor Glen Alanano
 • Vice Mayor Eping Elmido
Area[2]
 • Total 85.86 km2 (33.15 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • 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 2015 census, it has a population of 27,552 people.[4]

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.

History

A town rooted in history and replete with natural resources, Zamboanguita derived its name from an incident involving a coguita (octopus). Long before the Spaniards set foot in Negros Island, fishermen from as far as Mindanao would visit the yet unnamed town and benefit from the bounty of its rich fishing grounds – from its small tugnos (juvenile gobies) to the large iho (shark) in nearby Apo Island.

One day, a group of Moro fishermen fishing in the area found a coguita caught in their fishing net, which they then separated from their fish catch as it had tentacles and had no gills. The leader of the Moro group then ordered one of his men to go to the beach, find a tree and “isab-ong ang coguita” (hang the octopus).” Since then, every time an octopus was caught, it was hung on that particular tree.

The local people eventually started  calling the place “Sab-ongan ug coguita.”  When the Spaniards descended on the town, they called the town “Zamboangaguita” and later on it was shortened to “Zamboanguita”.

On the other hand, local stories that circulated among the town folks mentioned that 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
YearPop.±% 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%
2015 27,552+1.87%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

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 Arnolfo A. Teves.

Current elected officials of Zamboanguita (2016–2019):

Schools in Zamboanguita

High schools

Elementary schools

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Elected Mayors – Vice-Mayors and Councilors in Negros Oriental". Dumaguete.com. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  2. ↑ "Province: Negros Oriental". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 9, 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "NEGROS ISLAND REGION (NIR)". Census of Population (2015): Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay (Report). PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Zamboanguita.
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