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Dimataling
Municipality
Municipality of Dimataling
Flag of Dimataling
Flag
Official seal of Dimataling
Seal
Map of Zamboanga del Sur with Dimataling highlighted
Map of Zamboanga del Sur with Dimataling highlighted
Map
Interactive map of Dimataling
Dimataling is located in Philippines
Dimataling
Dimataling
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°31′47″N 123°21′58″E / 7.5297°N 123.3661°E / 7.5297; 123.3661
CountryPhilippines
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceZamboanga del Sur
District 2nd district
FoundedJune 17, 1950
Barangays24 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorAvelino J. Yrauda
 • Vice MayorOmar T. Buluan
 • RepresentativeLeonardo L. Babasa Jr.
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Rolly C. Duran
  • Benny D. Carbero
  • Junaid M. Mustapha
  • Udtog T. Taug
  • Wilfredo P. Deocampo
  • Reyham C. Lazaga
  • Mary Villa P. Baya
  • Sinsuat S. Mustapha
 • Electorate22,755 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • 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
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
33,156
 • Density233.82/km2 (605.60/sq mi)
 • Households
7,252
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
39.79
% (2023)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 170.8 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 551.8 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 48.59 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 221.5 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityZamboanga del Sur 1 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 1)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7032
PSGC
0907305000
IDD : area code +63 (0)62
Native languagesSubanon
Cebuano
Chavacano
Tagalog
Maguindanao
Maranao
Websitewww.zds-dimataling.gov.ph

Dimataling, officially the Municipality of Dimataling (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Dimataling; Subanen: Benwa Dimataling; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Dimataling, Jawi: ايڠد نو دمتالڠ; Maranao: Inged a Dimataling; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Dimataling; Tagalog: Bayan ng Dimataling), is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 33,156 people.[5]

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.[6]

Geography

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Barangays

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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

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Climate data for Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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[7]

Demographics

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Population census of Dimataling
YearPop.±% 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+0.87%
2024 33,156+1.36%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Dimataling (%)

10
20
30
40
50
60
2000
58.17
2003
55.04
2006
37.10
2009
46.78
2012
49.89
2015
48.92
2018
36.56
2021
30.08
2023
39.79

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

References

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  1. ↑  Municipality of Dimataling | (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 Census of the Philippines. Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". 2024 Census of the Philippines. Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "An act to create the municipality of Dimataling in the province of Zamboanga". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ↑ "Dimataling: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". 2024 Census of the Philippines. Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  15. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  21. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
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