Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay
Roseller Lim | |
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 Map of Zamboanga Sibugay with Roseller Lim highlighted | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| District | 2nd District of Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michael Piodena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 300.00 km2 (115.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 43,575 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7002 |
| Dialing code | 62 |
| Income class | 3rd class |
Roseller Lim is a third class municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 43,575 people.[3]
The town is named in honor of the first Senator from Zamboanga, Senator Roseller T. Lim.
Barangays
Roseller Lim is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.[2]
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Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 29,325 | — |
| 1995 | 31,291 | +1.22% |
| 2000 | 34,152 | +1.89% |
| 2007 | 34,952 | +0.32% |
| 2010 | 37,216 | +2.31% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
List of former mayors
- Romeo Billote
- Camilo Bicoy
- Danilo "Dan" Piodena
- Michael "Papong" Piodena - present
Education
Roseller Lim has a many elementary and high schools, as well as colleges.
Elementary
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= Secondary
- Surabay National High School (SNHS)
- Malubal High school (MHS)
- Sto. Rosario National High school (SrNHS)
- San Fernandino National High School (SFNHS)
- Guinabucan National High School (GNHS)
Tertiary
- Western Sibugay College (WESCO)
- Western Mindanao Cooperative College-Annex (WMCC)
Churches
- Catholic (Surabay)
- Baptist (Katipunan)
- Islam (Silingan)
- Iglesia Ni Cristo (Pres. Roxas)
- Alliance Church (Surabay)
- Grace Gospel Church of Christ (Kulambugan)
- New Hope (Kulambugan)/(Baluran)
- The Bishop of the Dumaguete City Christian Fellowship Churches of the Philippines (Katipunan)
- Members Church of God International (Ang Dating Daan) Magsaysay
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Province: ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
External links
Places adjacent to Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay | |
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 Province of Zamboanga Sibugay | |
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Ipil (capital and largest municipality) | |
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