Baliguian

Baliguian
Municipality
Municipality of Baliguian
Flag of Baliguian
Flag
Official seal of Baliguian
Seal
Nickname: 
Home of the Philippine Eagle
Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Baliguian highlighted
Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Baliguian highlighted
Interactive map of Baliguian
Baliguian is located in Philippines
Baliguian
Baliguian
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°48′32″N 122°08′43″E / 7.808847°N 122.145181°E / 7.808847; 122.145181
CountryPhilippines
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceZamboanga del Norte
District 3rd district
FoundedApril 7, 1981
Barangays17 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorGani A. Esmali, Jr. (PFP)
 • Vice MayorCresencio B. Suson (Lakas)
 • RepresentativeAdrian Michael A. Amatong (Liberal)
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Abdul Aziz A. Esmali
  • Rosemarie S. Abog
  • Hermicio M. Neri
  • Dulcisimo S. Bontia, Jr.
  • Hadji Nalil L. Alih
  • Absari J. Salbani
  • Cristina A. Mendoza
  • Jover L. Nalug
 • Electorate15,352 voters (2025)
Area
[2]
 • Total
439.26 km2 (169.60 sq mi)
Elevation
112 m (367 ft)
Highest elevation
599 m (1,965 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2024 census)[3]
 • Total
25,585
 • Density58.246/km2 (150.86/sq mi)
 • Households
5,644
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
63.71
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 214.6 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 686.2 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 95.04 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityZamboanga del Sur 2 Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO 2)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
7123
PSGC
0907224000
IDD : area code +63 (0)65
Native languagesSubanon
Cebuano
Chavacano
Tagalog
Websitebaliguian.zamboangadelnorte.com

Baliguian, officially the Municipality of Baliguian (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Baliguian; Subanen: Benwa Baliguian; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Baliguian; Tagalog: Bayan ng Baliguian), is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 25,585 people.[5]

Etymology

Historically, the town was a trading place for the barter and sale of goods for the inhabitants, people from neighboring towns, and frequenting Chinese businesspeople. Possibly taken from the Visayan term "baligya" or "to sell (something)," the place was given the name Baliguian.[6]

History

Through Batas Pambansa Blg. 101 passed on December 20, 1980, the town was to be carved out from the northern portion of Siocon. Forming the then-newly created town were barangays Baliguian, Milidan, Alegria, Diculom, Kauswagan, San Jose, Nonoyan, and the sitios of Mamad, Diangas, Tidas, Linay, Balaboan, Balobok, Tamao, Siasi, Micubol, Mamawan, and Bangaan.[7] A plebiscite was called on March 16, 1981 by President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. through Proclamation No. 2069, and the town's creation was approved and ratified on April 7, 1981, marking the birth of the town known as Baliguian.[8] By September 7, 1981, almost five months since its creation, its first set of leaders were appointed with Casiano Lim and Paster Neri designated as mayor and vice mayor, respectively.[6]

Geography

Baliguian is being bordered by the Sulu Sea to the northwest, Gutalac to the northeast, Siocon to the southwest, and Zamboanga Sibugay to the town's south and east areas, particularly Tungawan to the southeast and Roseller T. Lim to the east.

Barangays

Baliguian is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Alegria
  • Diangas
  • Diculom
  • Guimotan
  • Kauswagan
  • Kilalaban
  • Linay
  • Lumay
  • Malinao
  • Mamad
  • Mamawan
  • Milidan
  • Nonoyan
  • Poblacion
  • San Jose
  • Tamao
  • Tan-awan

Climate

Climate data for Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 25
(77)		 25
(77)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(76)
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[9]

Demographics

Population census of Baliguian
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 8,957—    
1995 12,671+6.72%
2000 15,631+4.60%
2007 20,540+3.84%
2010 21,190+1.14%
2015 22,588+1.22%
2020 23,771+1.08%
2024 25,585+1.78%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14]

Economy

Poverty incidence of Baliguian

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2000
75.15
2003
70.21
2006
70.40
2009
75.31
2012
62.90
2015
55.31
2018
52.55
2021
63.71

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Government

Mayors of the
Municipality of Baliguian
Casiano Q. Lim, 1981-1986
Paster P. Neri, 1986-1988
Feliciano S. Chiong, 1988-1995
Teofilo B. Suson, 1995-2004
Gani A. Esmali, 2004-2013
Albina A. Esmali, 2013-2022
Gani A. Esmali, Jr., 2022-present

Baliguian's local government structure is composed of one mayor, one vice mayor and eight councilors, named as Sangguniang Bayan members, all elected through popular vote. Three ex officio members are added to the Sangguniang Bayan with one representing Baliguian's 17 Barangay Captains being the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) President, and one representing Baliguian's 17 Barangay Youth Council Presidents being the Sangunniang Kabataan (SK) Federation President. Each official, with the exemption of the ABC and SK Presidents, is elected publicly to a 3-year term and can be re-elected up to 3 terms in succession.

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of Baliguian | (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". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Baliguian - Brief History". The Daily Dipolognon. Archived from the original on 20 January 2004. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Batas Pambansa Blg. 101". lawphil.net. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Proclamation No. 2069". lawphil.net. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Baliguian: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  10. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  11. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ 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.
  14. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  15. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  17. ↑ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  18. ↑ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  19. ↑ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  20. ↑ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  21. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  22. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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