Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur explained

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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Philippines
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Motto:"Usbaw Tigbao"
Subdivision Type3:District
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:November 8, 1991
Parts Type:Barangays
Parts Style:para
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Leader Name:Eleazar C. Carcallas
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Leader Name1:Rowell P. Lalican
Leader Name2:Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu
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Elevation Max M:1144
Elevation Min M:90
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Tigbao, officially the Municipality of Tigbao (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Tigbao; Subanen: Benwa Tigbao; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Tigbao; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tigbao), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,675 people.

It was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7162 on November 8, 1991. Tigbao was former part of Municipality of Dumalinao.[1]

Mount Timolan, the highest peak in Zamboanga del Sur, overlooks the town. The name of the town was derived from the abundance of "Tigbao" Grasses in the area.

Geography

Barangays

Tigbao is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Demographics

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republic Act No. 7162; An Act Creating the Municipality of Tigbao in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. 28 January 2016. 8 November 1991.