Vitali Island

Vitali Island is the largest of the 28 offshore islands that constitute the city of Zamboanga in the Republic of the Philippines.

Vitali Island
Island with 3 Barangays
Vitali Island
Map of the Philippines showing the location of Vitali Island
Coordinates: 7°21′31″N 122°20′54″E
CountryPhilippines
Region Region IX
CityZamboanga City
DistrictDistrict II
BarangaysLimaong and Tumitus
RepresentativeHon. Lilia Macrohon-Nuño
Government
 • MayorBeng Climaco
Area
 • Total96 km2 (37 sq mi)
Population
 (2007 Census)
 • Total6,618
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7000
Dialing code62

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]

  • Limaong
  • Tumitus

Schools
  • Limaong Elementary School
  • Tumitus Elementary School

Transportation

Vitali Island is accessible by any land transportation. You can reach Brgy. Vitali in 1.5 hours using private vehicle but 2 hours if you use public Bus or Van transportation.

Activities
  • Scuba Diving
  • Fishing

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.
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