Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay
Municipality in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines
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Mabuhay, officially the Municipality of Mabuhay (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Mabuhay; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Mabuhay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mabuhay), is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,296 people.[5]
Mabuhay | |
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| Municipality of Mabuhay | |
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Flag  Seal | |
| Etymology: Mabuhay | |
 Map of Zamboanga Sibugay with Mabuhay highlighted | |
 Interactive map of Mabuhay | |
.svg)  Mabuhay Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 7°25′03″N 122°50′13″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| District | 1st district |
| Barangays | 18 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Edreluisa O. Caloñge |
| • Vice Mayor | Joval John B. Samonte |
| • Representative | Marlo Bancoro |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 15,819 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 82.85 km2 (31.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8.0 m (26.2 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | −3 m (−9.8 ft) |
| Population (2024 census)[3] | |
• Total | 24,296 |
| • Density | 293.3/km2 (759.5/sq mi) |
| • Households | 7,497 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 40.83 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 168.2 million (2024) |
| • Assets | ₱ 560.8 million (2024) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 53.41 million (2024) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 139.1 million (2024) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Zamboanga del Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 2) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7010 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)62 |
| Native languages | Subanon Cebuano Chavacano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
The municipality is located in the northeastern part of Olutanga Island.
Geography
Barangays
Mabuhay is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Abunda
- Bagong Silang (Tumalog)
- Bangkaw-bangkaw
- Caliran (Turko)
- Catipan
- Kauswagan
- Ligaya
- Looc-Barlac
- Malinao (Sagasa)
- Pamansaan
- Pinalim (San Roque)
- Poblacion (Mabuhay)
- Punawan
- Santo Niño (Tobi-an)
- Sawa
- Sioton
- Taguisian
- Tandu-Comot (Katipunan)
Climate
| Climate data for Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 61 (2.4) |
55 (2.2) |
75 (3.0) |
81 (3.2) |
145 (5.7) |
189 (7.4) |
189 (7.4) |
197 (7.8) |
162 (6.4) |
181 (7.1) |
115 (4.5) |
70 (2.8) |
1,520 (59.9) |
| Average rainy days | 16.4 | 15.7 | 19.1 | 21.5 | 26.9 | 27.1 | 26.4 | 25.0 | 24.2 | 26.8 | 23.5 | 18.7 | 271.3 |
| Source: Meteoblue[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
Economy
Government
Elected officials
| Position | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman | Marlo Bancoro | PFP |
| Mayor | Endrelusia "Indaylou" O. Caloñge | NP |
| Vice Mayor | Joval John B. Samonte | |
| Councilors | Dario S. Alforque | |
| Anam H. Dammang | Lakas | |
| Majin V. Andak | NP | |
| Alvin D. Hassan | ||
| Rey T. Omamalin | ||
| Julhisan "Isan" H. Buhali | ||
| Abubakhar "Bhong" S. Anjawang | Lakas | |
| Maria Pilar T. Adlaon |
