Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte

Location within the Philippines: Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte

Sirawai is a municipality located in the province of Zamboanga del Norte in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. It is situated at coordinates 7°35'07"N 122°08'26"E and has a total land area of 222.50 square kilometers (85.91 square miles). The municipality is part of the 3rd district of Zamboanga del Norte and is composed of 34 barangays.

In terms of governance, Sirawai operates under the Sangguniang Bayan system, with Mayor Aljazar P. Janihim leading the local government. The Vice Mayor is Pulman M. Darquez, and the Representative is Adrian Michael A. Amatong. The municipality has an electorate of 23,225 voters as of 2022.

The town of Sirawai is located at an elevation of 88 meters (289 feet) above sea level. The highest point within the municipality reaches an elevation of 536 meters (1,759 feet), while the lowest point is at sea level (0 meters or 0 feet).

As of the 2020 census, Sirawai had a total population of 31,163 residents. The population density is approximately 140 individuals per square kilometer (360 per square mile). The municipality is home to 6,511 households.

Sirawai is classified as a 4th municipal income class, indicating its level of economic development. However, it faces challenges in terms of poverty incidence, with a rate of 57.61% recorded in 2018. The municipality generated a revenue of ₱153.8 million in 2020 and had total assets amounting to ₱309.1 million. The expenditure for the same year was ₱147 million, and the liabilities stood at ₱106.4 million.

The Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (ZANECO) served as providing the role of electricity services in Sirawai. The local time zone is UTC+8 (PST), and the municipality has a ZIP code of 7121. The International Direct Dialing (IDD) area code for Sirawai is +63 (0)65.

Sirawai is a multicultural community with several native languages spoken by its residents, including Subanon, Chavacano, and Tagalog. These languages reflect the diversity and rich cultural heritage of the municipality.

For more information about Sirawai, including local news, services, and updates, you can visit the official website at sirawai.zamboangadelnorte.com.

Historically, Sirawai has its own unique story and cultural background, which has contributed to the shaping of its present-day identity. Exploring the town's history would provide further insights into its development and significance within the region and the Philippines.


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