Vitali Island

Vitali Island
—  Island with 3 Barangays  —
Vitali Island
Map of the Philippines showing the location of Vitali Island
Coordinates:
Country Philippines
Region Region IX
City Zamboanga City
District District II
Barangays Limaong and Tumitus
Representative Hon. Erbie A. Fabian
Government
 • Mayor Celso L. Lobregat
Area
 • Total 96 km2 (37.1 sq mi)
Population (2007 Census)
 • Total 6,618
 • Density 68.9/km2 (178.5/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
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.

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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]

Schools

Transportation

Vitali Island is accessible by vinta from Brgy Mangusu.

Activities

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.