Titay

Titay, officially the Municipality of Titay (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Titay; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Titay; Tagalog: Bayan ng Titay), is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,994 people.^[5]

Titay
Municipality
Municipality of Titay
Road to San Antonio in Titay
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Map of Zamboanga Sibugay with Titay highlighted
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Titay Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°52′13″N 122°33′34″E
Country	Philippines
Region	Zamboanga Peninsula
Province	Zamboanga Sibugay
District	2nd district
Founded	May 24, 1959
Barangays	30 (see Barangays)
Government  [1]
• Type	Sangguniang Bayan
• Mayor	Donrio Martinez
• Vice Mayor	Bobong Talania
• Representative	Dr. Marly T. Hofer-Hasim
• Municipal Council	Members Crizamille Laureen P. Jajurie Samuel R. Cabadunga Lupo F. Montejo Jr. Ronito G. Porras Edwin Butch N. Alegre Perlie P. Sibud Jr. Vidal M. Davin Jr. Gemma R. Batan
• Electorate	37,145 voters (2025)
Area [2]
• Total	350.44 km2 (135.31 sq mi)
Elevation	124 m (407 ft)
Highest elevation	482 m (1,581 ft)
Lowest elevation	31 m (102 ft)
Population  (2024 census)[3]
• Total	55,534
• Density	158.47/km2 (410.43/sq mi)
• Households	12,733
Economy
• Income class	2nd municipal income class
• Poverty incidence	28.81 % (2021)[4]
• Revenue	₱ 302.6 million (2022)
• Assets	₱ 745.6 million (2022)
• Expenditure	₱ 224.9 million (2022)
• Liabilities	₱ 226.7 million (2022)
Service provider
• Electricity	Zamboanga del Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 2)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	7003
PSGC	0908315000
IDD : area code	+63 (0)62
Native languages	Subanon Cebuano Chavacano Tagalog
Website	titay.gov.ph

Titay is a second-class municipality located in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, in the Zamboanga Peninsula of the Philippines. Established on May 24, 1959 by virtue of Executive Order No. 395 it's known for its agricultural economy and natural attractions

It was declared as a separate municipality on May 24, 1959, by virtue of Executive Order No. 395.^[6]

History

There are two versions about the origins of the municipality's name.

One version suggests that Subanens and Kalibugans are the original inhabitants of the area known as Taytay (a Subanen and Visayan word for bridge) referring to bridges seen along their houses, thus it later spelled as Titay.

The other states that in 1933 Custodio P. Mariano Sr., the first Ilocano settler from Nueva Ecija, discovered a small place in the center of the poblacion and registered the name of the place in honor of his favorite cousin back in Luzon who is Cristita Mariano nicknamed "Titay" knowing that a woman's name would bring good luck to the place. The Mariano families were among the first batch of Ilocanos who came from Luzon followed by the Dar families who are cousins of the Marianos as well as friends and other relatives from Ilocandia.

Titay was formerly a barrio within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Kabasalan, Zamboanga del Sur. However, with the creation of the Municipality of Ipil in 1951, Titay was placed under its Municipal jurisdiction.

The continued influx of settlers from Luzon and Visayas in the area resulted in the cultivation of a wide area of agricultural lands. Along with development, the National Highway to Dipolog City was opened in 1958 traversing through the Barangay of Titay. Consequently, private businessmen were attracted to develop and establish agricultural, commercial and industrial establishments that greatly contributed to the development and programs of the locality.

Thus, on May 24, 1959, through the recommendation of former Zamboanga del Sur Governor Bienvenido Ebarle under Executive Order No. 395 was signed by President Carlos P. Garcia, creating Titay as a corporate Municipality of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur.

Geography

Barangays

Titay is politically subdivided into 30 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

• Achasol
• Azusano
• Bangco
• Camanga
• Culasian
• Dalangin
• Dalangin Muslim
• Dalisay
• Gomotoc
• Imelda (Upper Camanga)
• Kipit
• Kitabog
• La Libertad
• Longilog
• Mabini
• Malagandis
• Mate
• Moalboal
• Namnama
• New Canaan
• Palomoc
• Poblacion (Titay)
• Poblacion Muslim
• Pulidan
• San Antonio
• San Isidro
• Santa Fe
• Supit
• Tugop
• Tugop Muslim
• Poblacion Mariano

Climate

Climate data for Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	29 (84)	29 (84)	30 (86)	30 (86)	29 (84)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	28 (82)	29 (84)	29 (84)	29 (84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	22 (72)	22 (72)	23 (73)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	24 (75)	23 (73)	24 (74)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	98 (3.9)	78 (3.1)	116 (4.6)	115 (4.5)	222 (8.7)	281 (11.1)	272 (10.7)	282 (11.1)	237 (9.3)	258 (10.2)	180 (7.1)	108 (4.3)	2,247 (88.6)
Average rainy days	19.6	18.6	21.8	22.9	29.0	28.6	28.7	28.3	27.0	28.6	25.9	22.1	301.1
Source: Meteoblue[7]

Demographics

Population census of Titay

Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1970 19,008 —     1975 20,005 +1.03% 1980 24,983 +4.54% 1990 31,994 +2.50% 1995 35,065 +1.73% 2000 39,730 +2.71%	Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2007 43,723 +1.33% 2010 46,456 +2.23% 2015 49,673 +1.28% 2020 53,994 +1.77% 2024 55,534 +0.68%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[8][9][10][11][12]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Titay

10 20 30 40 50 60 2000 57.48 2003 55.52 2006 38.20 2009 45.10 2012 33.22 2015 45.91 2018 33.52 2021 28.81 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Notable personalities

• George Hofer (died in 2019) - doctor, former Mayor of Titay (1992-1998); former Representative of the 3rd legislative district of Zamboanga del Sur (1998-2001); and first Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay (2001-2010)^[21][22]