Midsalip

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Midsalip
Municipality of Midsalip
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Midsalip
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°01′58″N123°18′53″E / 8.0328°N 123.3147°E / 8.0328; 123.3147
Country Philippines
Region Zamboanga Peninsula
Province Zamboanga del Sur
District 1st district
Founded September 9, 1964
Barangays 33 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
  Type Sangguniang Bayan
   Mayor Elmer Mercadero Soronio
   Vice Mayor Stewart R. Padayhag
   Representative Divina Grace C. Yu
   Municipal Council
Members
  • Rudy R. Nacion
  • Osias L. Sullano
  • Darlito S. Mario
  • Bryan M. Dumandos
  • Joel B. Ordaniza
  • Jennefer M. Tapales
  • Rosalina U. Andilab
  • Alberto L. Sapinit
   Electorate 22,619 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
  Total
161.56 km2 (62.38 sq mi)
Elevation
399 m (1,309 ft)
Highest elevation
1,174 m (3,852 ft)
Lowest elevation
236 m (774 ft)
Population
 (2024 census) [3]
  Total
35,643
  Density220/km2 (570/sq mi)
   Households
7,531
Economy
   Income class 4th municipal income class
   Poverty incidence
41.1
% (2021) [4]
   Revenue 194.6 million (2022)
   Assets 865.8 million (2022)
   Expenditure 119.8 million (2022)
   Liabilities 235.8 million (2022)
Service provider
  ElectricityZamboanga del Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 1)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7021
PSGC
IDD : area code +63(0)62
Native languages Subanon
Cebuano
Chavacano
Tagalog
Website www.zds-midsalip.gov.ph

Midsalip, officially the Municipality of Midsalip (Cebuano : Lungsod sa Midsalip; Subanen: Benwa Midsalip; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Midsalip; Tagalog : Bayan ng Midsalip), is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,711 people. [5]

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Etymology

The town's name is from a Subanen word,"Migsalip" which means "to collect" or "accumulate".

History

Midsalip was formed as a municipality out of 21 barrios of the Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay and 6 barrios of the municipality of Dumingag on September 9, 1964, by virtue of Executive Order Number 94 signed by President Diosdado Macapagal. [6] This did not last long, however, as it was dissolved on February 26, 1966, due to a Supreme Court decision regarding the legality of the funds disbursed by the municipal treasurer. As a result, Midsalip was reverted to barrio status. It was not until May 8, 1967, when the Republic Act No. 4871 was passed when Midsalip became a regular municipality again. [7]

Geography

Climate

Climate data for Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)25
(77)
25
(77)
26
(79)
26
(79)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
25
(77)
25
(76)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)17
(63)
17
(63)
18
(64)
18
(64)
19
(66)
19
(66)
18
(64)
18
(64)
18
(64)
19
(66)
18
(64)
18
(64)
18
(64)
Average precipitation mm (inches)48
(1.9)
44
(1.7)
56
(2.2)
56
(2.2)
112
(4.4)
135
(5.3)
124
(4.9)
124
(4.9)
115
(4.5)
134
(5.3)
90
(3.5)
56
(2.2)
1,094
(43)
Average rainy days13.011.715.618.125.625.725.224.123.826.122.316.5247.7
Source: Meteoblue [8]

Barangay captain names

Midsalip is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Bacahan
  • Balonai
  • Bibilop
  • Buloron
  • Cabaloran
  • Canipay Norte
  • Canipay Sur
  • Cumarom
  • Dakayakan
  • Duelic
  • Dumalinao
  • Ecuan
  • Golictop
  • Guinabot
  • Guitalos
  • Guma
  • Kahayagan
  • Licuro-an
  • Lumpunid
  • Matalang
  • New Katipunan
  • New Unidos
  • Palili
  • Pawan
  • Pili
  • Pisompongan
  • Piwan
  • Poblacion A
  • Poblacion B
  • Sigapod
  • Timbaboy
  • Tulbong
  • Tuluan

Demographics

Population census of Midsalip
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 17,397    
1975 20,927+3.77%
1980 24,624+3.31%
1990 22,891−0.73%
1995 25,258+1.86%
2000 28,909+2.94%
2007 30,772+0.87%
2010 31,467+0.82%
2015 32,075+0.37%
2020 33,711+1.05%
2024 35,643+1.35%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Midsalip

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2000
67.92
2003
68.32
2006
37.60
2009
52.65
2012
54.91
2015
55.13
2018
45.32
2021
41.10

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

References

  1. Municipality of Midsalip | (DILG)
  2. "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.
  3. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". 2024 Philippine census. Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  5. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". 2024 Philippine census. Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  6. "Executive Order No. 94: Creating the Municipality of Midsalip in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Manila, Philippines: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office. September 4, 1964. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  7. "Republic Act No. 4871 - An Act Creating the Municipality of Midsalip in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur". Philippine Laws, Statutes & Codes. Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. May 8, 1967. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  8. "Midsalip: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  9. "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". 2024 Philippine census. Philippine Statistics Authority. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  10. Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  14. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  15. "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. November 29, 2005.
  16. "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. March 23, 2009.
  17. "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 3, 2012.
  18. "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. May 31, 2016.
  19. "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 10, 2019.
  20. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. December 15, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  21. "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.