Salug

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Salug
Municipality
Municipality of Salug
Flag Seal
Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Salug highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Salug Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°06′27″N122°45′27″E / 8.1075°N 122.7575°E / 8.1075; 122.7575 Coordinates: 8°06′27″N122°45′27″E / 8.1075°N 122.7575°E / 8.1075; 122.7575
Country	Philippines
Region	Zamboanga Peninsula
Province	Zamboanga del Norte
District	3rd district
Barangays	23 (see Barangays)
Government   [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
•  Mayor	William D. Maribojoc
•  Vice Mayor	Saul L. Maraon
•  Representative	Adrian Michael A. Amatong
•  Municipal Council	Members Michael I. Buzon Jonathan R. Balucos Jose Reil P. Lagare Mercedario N. Pamil Marichu Michel R. Acas-Yap Edgar A. Sultan Gerardo T. Literatus Richard N. Pabatao
•  Electorate	22,765 voters (2022)
Area [2]
• Total	206.60 km2 (79.77 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Highest elevation	282 m (925 ft)
Lowest elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2020 census)  [3]
• Total	32,134
• Density	160/km2 (400/sq mi)
•  Households	7,558
Economy
•  Income class	3rd municipal income class
•  Poverty incidence	49.39 % (2018) [4]
•  Revenue	₱ 153.2 million (2020)
•  Assets	₱ 196.1 million (2020)
•  Expenditure	₱ 139.3 million (2020)
•  Liabilities	₱ 42.23 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (ZANECO)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	7114
PSGC	097213000
IDD  :  area code	+63 (0)65
Native languages	Subanon Cebuano Chavacano Tagalog
Website	salug.zamboangadelnorte.com

Salug, officially the Municipality of Salug (Cebuano : Lungsod sa Salug; Subanen: Benwa Salog; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Salug; Tagalog : Bayan ng Salug), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 32,134 people.  ^[3]

History

It could be said without fear of contradiction^{[ opinion ]} that most names of the Municipality of Zamboanga del Norte including the province itself derived from the earliest settlers, ^[5] the Subanon tribes.

In the earlier part of the history of Sindangan, there were two barrios: Labason and Liloy. Salug then was a mere sitio of the rustic village of Liloy. Legend has it then an adventurous young man from the village of Liloy, on reaching a certain river, was affronted the problem of crossing as there were no signs of available means to ferry him to the other side. While engrossed with this problem, a Subanon coming from nowhere he knew, made a sign asking him if he wish to cross the river. In return, he asked the almost naked Subano man the name of the place. The Subano man thinking he was being asked if there may be a possibility of crossing the river, answered "Salog", a Subanon terminology meaning that the current of the river was very strong.

In his departure, the Christian carried into his memory "Salug" is the name of the place beyond the other side of the river he wanted to cross. Thus Salug become a popular name until it was officially declared so upon its creation into a municipality.

The municipality of Salug was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 2510 enacted on June 21, 1959, upon separation of eleven barrios of Liloy, with Barrio Mucas the seat of government. ^{[5] [6]} However, Araw ng Salug (Salug Day) is annually celebrated on the 18th day of September.

Salug reduced its territory upon the creation of the municipality of Godod by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 146 issued on February 8, 1982. ^{[5] [7]}

Mayors' protest

On December 28, 2007, Salug Mayor Jesus Lim, president of the Zamboanga del Norte Mayors’ League, led 20 mayors of Zamboanga del Norte who protested the Department of Justice's incarceration of former congressman Romeo Jalosjos. Flags in their respective towns were flown at half mast and black ribbons were displayed at town halls. ^[8]

Geography

Municipality of Salug is bounded on the south by the municipality of Godod the north-west by Liloy, to the east by the municipality of Leon B. Postigo, and to the north by Sindangan Bay.

Climate

Climate data for Salug, Zamboanga del Norte
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	29 (84)	30 (86)	30 (86)	31 (88)	30 (86)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (85)
Average low °C (°F)	23 (73)	23 (73)	23 (73)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	24 (75)	25 (77)	25 (77)	24 (75)	23 (73)	24 (75)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	96 (3.8)	79 (3.1)	117 (4.6)	127 (5.0)	239 (9.4)	301 (11.9)	286 (11.3)	283 (11.1)	255 (10.0)	272 (10.7)	188 (7.4)	115 (4.5)	2,358 (92.8)
Average rainy days	17.3	16.0	19.7	21.6	29.0	29.0	29.7	29.1	28.5	28.9	25.3	20.0	294.1
Source: Meteoblue [9]

Salug falls within the third type of climate wherein the seasons are not very pronounced. Rain is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Because of its tropical location the municipality does not experience cold weather. Neither does it experience strong weather disturbances due to its geographical location (being outside the typhoon belt) and also because of the mountains that are surrounding the municipality.

Barangays

Salug is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.

• Bacong
• Balakan
• Binoni
• Calucap
• Canawan
• Caracol
• Danao
• Dinoan
• Dipolod
• Fatima (Pogan)
• Ipilan
• Lanawan
• Liguac
• Lipakan
• Mucas
• Pacuhan
• Poblacion (Salug)
• Poblacion East
• Pukay
• Ramon Magsaysay (Tugop)
• Santo Niño
• Tambalang
• Tapalan

Demographics

Population census of Salug

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
1960	13,486	—
1970	28,688	+7.83%
1975	32,709	+2.67%
1980	39,088	+3.63%
1990	25,702	−4.11%
1995	28,411	+1.90%
2000	28,914	+0.38%
2007	29,960	+0.49%
2010	31,157	+1.44%
2015	32,204	+0.63%
2020	32,134	−0.04%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority   [10]   [11]   [12] [13]

Salug Municipality is predominantly Christian with Philippine Independent Church or Aglipayan and Roman Catholics constitutes the majority of the Christians. Salugnon is composed of Visayan speaking locals and the minorities that compose of the lumad or aborigine Subanon tribe.

Language

Cebuano and Subanon are majority spoken languages. The majority of the population can speak and understand English.^{[ citation needed ]}

Tourism

• 
  Boracool Beach
• 
  Rajamy Beach

Transportation

The Integrated Bus Terminal, located at the center of the municipality, serves short- and long-distance trips connecting other municipalities, cities in Zamboanga del Norte and neighboring provinces. The public modes of transportation within the municipality are sikad-sikad and habal-habal and pedicabs. Jeepneys, van, and bus Rural Transits are available for long-distance travels.

Seaport

The Port of Liloy is located 30 minutes^{[ vague ]} away from the Municipality of Salug facing the Sindangan Bay It serves the cargo port for transporting products to and from Zamboanga City, Sindangan and Cebu.

Airports

The main airport is Dipolog Airport, located in the City of Dipolog, a 3+1⁄2-hour drive from the Poblacion. There is also a neighboring community airport in Liloy but it serves only private and government aircraft for official visits in the adjacent areas.

Government

Elected officials

Members of the municipal council (2019–2022): ^[21]

Position	Name	Party
Municipal Mayor	Melodie J. Tolin		PDP–Laban
Vice Mayor	William D. Maribojoc		APP
Sangguniang Bayan Members	Jose Reil P. Lagare		APP
	Jonathan R. Balucos		APP
	Richard P. Tomarong		APP
	Allan D. Saldia		APP
	Gerardo T. Literatus		APP
	Emedio J. Galleposo		APP
	Mercedario N. Pamil		PDP–Laban
	Salatiel S. Dialo		APP

Municipal officials (2016-2019):

• Mayor: Jeffrey T. Lim
• Vice Mayor: William D. Maribojoc
• Councilors:
  • Jonathan R. Balucos
  • Rebecca L. Baguio
  • Mercedario N. Pamil
  • Gerardo T. Literatus
  • Allan D. Saldia
  • Salatiel S. Dialo
  • Oscar M. Acas
  • Edgar A. Sultan
  • Cerelino Mercado - ABC President

References

1.   Municipality of Salug | (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. Census of Population (2020). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA . Retrieved 8 July 2021.
4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
5. "Executive Summary (2015)" (PDF). Commission on Audit . Government of the Philippines. 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
6. "Republic Act No. 2510". Supreme Court E-Library . Government of the Philippines. June 21, 1959. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
7. "Executive Summary (2018)" (PDF). Commission on Audit . Government of the Philippines. 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
8. "newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews, 20 Zamboanga Norte mayors protest Jalosjos imprisonment". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 15 June 2017.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
9. "Salug: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
10. Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA . Retrieved 20 June 2016.
11. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO . Retrieved 29 June 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. NSO.
13. "Province of Zamboanga del Norte". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
14. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
16. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
17. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
18. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
19. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
20. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
21. "2019 NLE List of Elected City/Municipal Candidates" (PDF). Commission on Elections (Philippines) .

External links

• Salug Profile at PhilAtlas.com
• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• Philippine Census Information