Vitali Island

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Vitali Island
Island with 3 Barangays
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Vitali Island
Map of the Philippines showing the location of Vitali Island
Coordinates: 7°21′31″N122°20′54″E / 7.35861°N 122.34833°E / 7.35861; 122.34833
Country Philippines
Region Region IX
City Zamboanga City
District District II
Barangays Limaong and Tumitus
RepresentativeHon. Lilia Macrohon-Nuño
Government
   Mayor John Dalipe
Area
  Total96 km2 (37 sq mi)
Population
 (2007 Census)
  Total6,618
  Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7000
Dialing code 62

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

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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]

Schools

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

See also

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