Vitali Island is the largest of the 28 offshore islands that constitute the city of Zamboanga in the Republic of the Philippines.
Vitali Island | |
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Island with 3 Barangays | |
.svg)  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 | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Region IX |
| City | Zamboanga City |
| District | District II |
| Barangays | Limaong and Tumitus |
| Representative | Hon. Lilia Macrohon-Nuño |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | John Dalipe |
| 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 |
Geography
editThe 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.[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
editThe island is made up of two barangays:[2][3]
- Limaong
- Tumitus
Schools
edit- Limaong Elementary School
- Tumitus Elementary School
Transportation
editVitali 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
edit- Scuba Diving
- Fishing
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Islands of Zamboanga City". Zamboanga.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-25.
- ^ "Poverty map of Zamboanga". Retrieved on 2011-08-29.
- ^ "City of Zamboanga Map". Zamboanga, City of Flowers. Retrieved on 2011-08-29.