Dimataling
Dimataling, officially the Municipality of Dimataling (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Dimataling; Subanen: Benwa Dimataling; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Dimataling, Jawi: ايڠد نو دمتالڠ; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Dimataling; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dimataling), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 31,340 people.[3]
Dimataling  | |
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| Municipality of Dimataling | |
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| Coordinates: 7°31′47″N 123°21′58″E | |
| Country | Philippines | 
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula | 
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur | 
| District | 2nd district | 
| Founded | June 17, 1950 | 
| Barangays | 24 (see Barangays) | 
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan | 
| • Mayor | Avelino J. Yrauda | 
| • Vice Mayor | Omar T. Buluan | 
| • Representative | Leonardo L. Babasa Jr. | 
| • Municipal Council | Members  | 
| • Electorate | 23,374 voters (2022) | 
| Area | |
| • Total | 141.80 km2 (54.75 sq mi) | 
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 
| Highest elevation | 146 m (479 ft) | 
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 
| Population  (2020 census)[3]  | |
| • Total | 31,340 | 
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) | 
| • Households | 7,252 | 
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 4th municipal income class | 
| • Poverty incidence | 36.56  | 
| • Revenue | ₱ 124 million (2020) | 
| • Assets | ₱ 322.6 million (2020) | 
| • Expenditure | ₱ 115.9 million (2020) | 
| • Liabilities | ₱ 114.6 million (2020) | 
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Zamboanga del Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 1) | 
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) | 
| ZIP code | 7032  | 
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)62 | 
| Native languages | Subanon Cebuano Chavacano Tagalog Maguindanaon  | 
| Website | www | 
Dimataling was created in 1950 from the barrios of Dinas, Legarda, Mirapao, Migpulao, Kalipapa, Pisaan, Bubway, Tiniguangan, Tabina and Dimataling from Pagadian (not yet as a city at that time) and the barrios of Punta Flecha, Pitogo, Qugbay, Balong-balong, Libertad and Dumanguilas from Margosatubig.[5]
Geography
    
    Barangays
    
Dimataling is administratively subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Bacayawan
 - Baha
 - Balanagan
 - Baluno
 - Binuay
 - Buburay
 - Grap
 - Josefina
 - Kagawasan
 - Lalab
 - Libertad
 - Magahis
 - Mahayag
 - Mercedes
 - Poblacion
 - Saloagan
 - San Roque
 - Sugbay Uno
 - Sumbato
 - Sumpot
 - Tinggabulong
 - Tiniguangan
 - Tipangi
 - Upper Ludiong
 
Climate
    
| Climate data for Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year | 
| Average high °C (°F) | 31 (88)  | 
31 (88)  | 
32 (90)  | 
32 (90)  | 
31 (88)  | 
30 (86)  | 
29 (84)  | 
29 (84)  | 
29 (84)  | 
29 (84)  | 
30 (86)  | 
31 (88)  | 
30 (87)  | 
| Average low °C (°F) | 21 (70)  | 
22 (72)  | 
22 (72)  | 
23 (73)  | 
24 (75)  | 
24 (75)  | 
24 (75)  | 
24 (75)  | 
24 (75)  | 
24 (75)  | 
23 (73)  | 
22 (72)  | 
23 (74)  | 
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22 (0.9)  | 
18 (0.7)  | 
23 (0.9)  | 
24 (0.9)  | 
67 (2.6)  | 
120 (4.7)  | 
132 (5.2)  | 
156 (6.1)  | 
119 (4.7)  | 
124 (4.9)  | 
54 (2.1)  | 
24 (0.9)  | 
883 (34.6)  | 
| Average rainy days | 9.4 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 20.1 | 22.5 | 22.4 | 23.2 | 21.5 | 22.2 | 15.7 | 11.5 | 201 | 
| Source: Meteoblue[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
    
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. | 
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 30,632 | — | 
| 1970 | 28,341 | −0.77% | 
| 1975 | 20,883 | −5.94% | 
| 1980 | 16,497 | −4.60% | 
| 1990 | 20,365 | +2.13% | 
| 1995 | 23,116 | +2.40% | 
| 2000 | 25,843 | +2.42% | 
| 2007 | 26,902 | +0.56% | 
| 2010 | 27,715 | +1.09% | 
| 2015 | 30,081 | +1.57% | 
| 2020 | 31,340 | +0.81% | 
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[7][8][9][10] | ||
Economy
    
    
References
    
- Municipality of Dimataling | (DILG)
 - "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.
 - Census of Population (2020). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
 - "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
 - "An act to create the municipality of Dimataling in the province of Zamboanga". LawPH.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
 - "Dimataling: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
 - Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
 - Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
 - 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.
 - "Province of Zamboanga del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
 - "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
 - "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
 - "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
 - "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
 - "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
 - "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
 - "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
 
External links
    
- Dimataling Profile at PhilAtlas.com
 - Philippine Standard Geographic Code
 - Philippine Census Information
 


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