Midsalip
Municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
Midsalip, officially the Municipality of Midsalip (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Midsalip; Subanen: Benwa Midsalip; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Midsalip; Tagalog: Bayan ng Midsalip), is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 35,643 people.
01Etymology
The town's name is from a Subanen word,"Migsalip" which means "to collect" or "accumulate".
02History
Midsalip was formed as a municipality out of 21 barrios of the Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay and 6 barrios of the municipality of Dumingag on September 9, 1964, by virtue of Executive Order Number 94 signed by President Diosdado Macapagal. This did not last long, however, as it was dissolved on February 26, 1966, due to a Supreme Court decision regarding the legality of the funds disbursed by the municipal treasurer. As a result, Midsalip was reverted to barrio status. It was not until May 8, 1967, when the Republic Act No. 4871 was passed when Midsalip became a regular municipality again.
03Geography
Climate
| Climate data for Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25 (77) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
25 (77) |
25 (76) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17 (63) |
17 (63) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
19 (66) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 48 (1.9) |
44 (1.7) |
56 (2.2) |
56 (2.2) |
112 (4.4) |
135 (5.3) |
124 (4.9) |
124 (4.9) |
115 (4.5) |
134 (5.3) |
90 (3.5) |
56 (2.2) |
1,094 (43) |
| Average rainy days | 13.0 | 11.7 | 15.6 | 18.1 | 25.6 | 25.7 | 25.2 | 24.1 | 23.8 | 26.1 | 22.3 | 16.5 | 247.7 |
| Source: Meteoblue | |||||||||||||
Barangay captain names
Midsalip is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Bacahan
- Balonai
- Bibilop
- Buloron
- Cabaloran
- Canipay Norte
- Canipay Sur
- Cumarom
- Dakayakan
- Duelic
- Dumalinao
- Ecuan
- Golictop
- Guinabot
- Guitalos
- Guma
- Kahayagan
- Licuro-an
- Lumpunid
- Matalang
- New Katipunan
- New Unidos
- Palili
- Pawan
- Pili
- Pisompongan
- Piwan
- Poblacion A
- Poblacion B
- Sigapod
- Timbaboy
- Tulbong
- Tuluan
04Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 17,397 | , |
| 1975 | 20,927 | +3.77% |
| 1980 | 24,624 | +3.31% |
| 1990 | 22,891 | −0.73% |
| 1995 | 25,258 | +1.86% |
| 2000 | 28,909 | +2.94% |
| 2007 | 30,772 | +0.87% |
| 2010 | 31,467 | +0.82% |
| 2015 | 32,075 | +0.37% |
| 2020 | 33,711 | +1.05% |
| 2024 | 35,643 | +1.35% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority | ||
05Economy
Poverty incidence of Midsalip (%)
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 200067.92 2003
68.32 2006
37.60 2009
52.65 2012
54.91 2015
55.13 2018
45.32 2021
41.10 2023
45.44
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
Sources and credits
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