Vitali Island

Vitali Island

Excerpt of 1944 map showing Vitali Island off coast of Zamboanga peninsula
Geography
Coordinates	7°21′31″N122°20′54″E / 7.35861°N 122.34833°E / 7.35861; 122.34833
Length	11.8 km (7.33 mi)
Width	5 km (3.1 mi)
Administration
Philippines
Region	Region IX
City	Zamboanga City
Barangay	Limaong Tumitus
Additional information
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)

Vitali Island (also called Limaong Island) ^[1] is the largest of the 28 offshore islands that are part of the city of Zamboanga in the Republic of the Philippines.

It is between 10,000 and 12,000 acres (40 and 49 km²) and is located opposite the mouth of the Vitali River. ^[2]

Geography

The island is located on the 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. ^[3] At its longest, the island is about 11.8 kilometres (7.3 mi) long, and at its widest, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi).

The coast line is mainly rocky cliffs, with elevation ranging from 20 to 200 feet (6.1 to 61.0 m) above mean sea level, averaging out at roughly 50 feet (15 m). ^[2]

The mangrove in eastern Vitali is a protected area. ^[4]

A single bridge connects the island to the mainland. ^[5] The former wooden bridge was replaced with a new bridge by 2017. ^[6]

Barangays

The island is made up of two barangays: ^{[7] [8]} Their combined population per the 2020 census is 7,497. ^[9]

• Limaong
• Tumitus

Economy

Fishing serves as a significant source of livelihood for residents of the island. ^[10]

See also

• List of islands of Zamboanga City
• List of islands of the Philippines

References

1. Pareño , Roel (20 December 2013). Gunmen snatch teacher in Zambo, The Philippine Star (example, referencing "Sibugtoc Elementary School in Barangay Limaong" and " from Limaong Island")
2. Vance et al. 1925, p. 51.
3. "Islands of Zamboanga City". Zamboanga.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-25.
4. Yap, D. J. (26 March 2014). "'Badjaos can go home now'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
5. (26 July 2010). City lines up 4 infra projects, Sun Star
6. (30 November 2010). Lobregat approves construction of P70M bridge in Limaong, Zamboanga Today
7. "Poverty map of Zamboanga". Retrieved on 2011-08-29.
8. "City of Zamboanga Map". Zamboanga, City of Flowers. Retrieved on 2011-08-29.
9. 2020 Census information, psa.gov.ph, Retrieved 28 February 2025 (showing population of Tumitus in 2020 of 2,731, and 4,766 in Limaong)
10. Duran, Peter Paul (22 September 2024). "Zamboanga City's 2nd District: Where commerce meets island charm". Manila Standard. Retrieved 24 February 2025.

Bibliography

• Vance, C. F.; Muzzall, A. H.; Bushnell, J. P.; Bushnell, Mark (1925). "Survey of potential rubber lands". Possibilities for para rubber production in the Philippine Islands. Trade Promotion Series. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. pp. 38–64.