Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay

Municipality in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines

Municipality in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines

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Etymology: Mabuhay

Map of Zamboanga Sibugay with Mabuhay highlighted

7°25′03″N 122°50′13″E / 7.417553°N 122.836992°E / 7.417553; 122.836992CountryPhilippinesRegionZamboanga PeninsulaProvinceZamboanga SibugayDistrict 1st districtBarangays18 (see Barangays)Government

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• TypeSangguniang Bayan • MayorEdreluisa O. Caloñge • Vice MayorJoval John B. Samonte • RepresentativeWilter Y. Palma • Municipal Council

Members

Maria Pilar T. Adlaon
Majin V. Andak Sr.
Alvarez H. Dammang
Nelson L. Mallen
Baltazar A. Alcala Sr.
Jermalyn M. Dammang
Abubakhar S. Anjawang

• Electorate14,769 voters (2022)Area

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• Total82.85 km² (31.99 sq mi)Elevation

8.0 m (26.2 ft)Highest elevation

48 m (157 ft)Lowest elevation

−3 m (−10 ft)Population

(2020 census)^[3]

• Total37,390 • Density450/km² (1,200/sq mi) • Households

7,497Economy

• Income class4th municipal income class • Poverty incidence

42.93

% (2018)^[4] • Revenue₱ 132.3 million (2020) • Assets₱ 487.1 million (2020) • Expenditure₱ 135.4 million (2020) • Liabilities₱ 321.8 million (2020)Service provider

• ElectricityZamboanga del Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 2)Time zone UTC+8 (PST)ZIP code

7010

PSGC

098307000

IDD : area code +63 (0)62Native languagesSubanon
Cebuano
Chavacano
TagalogWebsitewww.mabuhaysibugay.gov.ph

Mabuhay, officially the Municipality of Mabuhay (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Mabuhay; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Mabuhay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Mabuhay), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 37,390 people.^[3]

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^[5]

Demographics

Population census of Mabuhay
Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1970	13,349	—
1975	21,562	+10.09%
1980	9,141	−15.77%
1990	13,292	+3.82%
1995	19,512	+7.46%
2000	25,199	+5.64%
2007	30,589	+2.71%
2010	33,093	+2.90%
2015	36,870	+2.08%
2020	37,390	+0.28%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

Economy

Poverty Incidence of Mabuhay

2006
57.20

2009
68.86

2012
67.27

2015
59.13

2018
42.93

2021
40.83

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]

References

^ Municipality of Mabuhay | (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 July 8, 2021.
^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
^ "Mabuhay: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved June 29, 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 Sibugay". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.