Margosatubig, officially the Municipality of Margosatubig (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Margosatubig; Subanen: Benwa Margosatubig; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Margusatubig, Jawi: ايڠد نو مرݢوستوبݢ; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Margosatubig; Tagalog: Bayan ng Margosatubig), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,660 people.[3]
Margosatubig
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| Municipality of Margosatubig | |
 Municipal Hall | |
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 Map of Zamboanga del Sur with Margosatubig highlighted | |
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.svg)  Margosatubig Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 7°34′42″N 123°09′57″E / 7.578264°N 123.165914°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | December 23, 1936 |
| Barangays | 17 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | George M. Minor |
| • Vice Mayor | Alejandro E. Agua III |
| • Representative | Leonardo L. Babasa Jr. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 24,081 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 111.69 km2 (43.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 38,660 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| • Households | 8,611 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 32.30 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 144.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 670.6 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 97.69 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 283.5 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Zamboanga del Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7035 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)62 |
| Native languages | Subanon Cebuano Chavacano Tagalog Maguindanaon |
| Website | www |
History edit
The Subanens were believed to be the first people to have settled in this land, right near the swift flowing river that now traverse the Margosatubig Pilot School and Guiwan district. “Malagus Tubig” was the original name of the town, which was taken after the swift river current that kept changing its course towards the mouth of Dumanquilas Bay. In the 16th century, the Spaniards arrived and found that its bay is a natural refuge from bad weather for their ships. Soon it became their choice settlement changing Malagus Tubig (Marugusaig) to its present name Margosatubig. They built a huge stone fort on top of a hill that served as their bastion against Moro pirates who used to raid the settlements along the Dumanquillas Bay and its vicinity. The fort was known as Cotta Heights. In 1963, it was demolished and is now the site of Pax High School. The Spaniards reigned for years and left as their heritage most evidently, the Chavacano dialect. Suffice it to say that more than a hundred years ago, Margosatubig already existed as a settlement of migrants and natives in the 20th century.
From 1917 to 1936, Margosatubig stayed as a municipal district of Zamboanga City. During the Commonwealth Government and by virtue Executive Order No. 17 dated December 23, 1936 signed by President Manuel L. Quezon, Margosatubig finally became a regular and distinct municipality with eight original barrios. It can be said that Margosatubig is the oldest town in Zamboanga del Sur; older even than the undivided Province of Zamboanga.
In 1950, the barrios of Punta Flecha, Pitogo, Qugbay, Balong-balong, Libertad and Dumanguilas were transferred to the newly created town of Dimataling[5]
In 1951, the barrios of Malangas, La Dicha, Diplo, Gusem, Buug, Matinaw, Gaulan, Tinungtungan, Manangon, Lindang, Luop, Silupa, Minsulao, Paruk, Lubing, Balabao, Mali, Baluran, Sampuli and Bacao, all from Margosatubig were separated to form the town of Malangas.[6]
Ten barrios of the municipality were also organized into separate municipality of Alicia by virtue of Executive Order No. 468 signed by President Elpidio Quirino on August 22, 1951.[7]
The territory was further reduced when, through Batas Pambansa Blg. 173 of 1982, thirteen barangays were separated to create the municipality of Vincenzo Sagun.[8]
Margosatubig, in spite of being a pioneer town, still remained isolated and reachable only by sea craft. In 1976, it was finally opened to the rest of Zamboanga del Sur by an asphalt road connecting it to Pagadian. This was facilitated by the Zamboanga del Sur Development Project undertaken by the Philippine-Australian Development Assistance Programme (PADAP), and its Electrification by ZAMSURECO-1 followed in 1979.
Geography edit
Climate edit
| Climate data for Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
30 (87) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21 (70) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22 (0.9) |
18 (0.7) |
23 (0.9) |
24 (0.9) |
67 (2.6) |
120 (4.7) |
132 (5.2) |
156 (6.1) |
119 (4.7) |
124 (4.9) |
54 (2.1) |
24 (0.9) |
883 (34.6) |
| Average rainy days | 9.4 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 20.1 | 22.5 | 22.4 | 23.2 | 21.5 | 22.2 | 15.7 | 11.5 | 201 |
| Source: Meteoblue[9] | |||||||||||||
Barangays edit
Margosatubig is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Balintawak
- Bularong
- Digon
- Guinimanan
- Igat Island
- Josefina
- Kalian
- San Roque (Kolot)
- Limamawan
- Limbatong
- Lumbog
- Magahis
- Poblacion
- Sagua
- Talanusa
- Tiguian
- Tulapok
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 7,598 | — |
| 1939 | 23,536 | +5.53% |
| 1948 | 28,587 | +2.18% |
| 1960 | 25,052 | −1.09% |
| 1970 | 34,413 | +3.22% |
| 1975 | 32,309 | −1.26% |
| 1980 | 37,781 | +3.18% |
| 1990 | 28,747 | −2.70% |
| 1995 | 29,597 | +0.55% |
| 2000 | 34,461 | +3.32% |
| 2007 | 34,939 | +0.19% |
| 2010 | 35,596 | +0.68% |
| 2015 | 37,873 | +1.19% |
| 2020 | 38,660 | +0.41% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13] | ||
Economy edit
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References edit
- ^ Municipality of Margosatubig | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "An act to create the municipality of Dimataling in the province of Zamboanga". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "An Act Creating the Municipality of Malangas in the Province of Zamboanga". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
- ^ "Executive Order No. 468, s. 1951". Official Gazette (Philippines). Government of the Philippines. August 22, 1951. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Batas Pambansa Blg. 173". Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. February 8, 1982. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Margosatubig: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of Zamboanga del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
- ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
- ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
- ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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