Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Davao Occidental Philippines, within Region XI – Davao, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Malita, in the Davao Occidental province, within Region XI Davao in the Republic of The Philippines Bito • Bolila • Buhangin • Culaman • Datu Danwata • Demoloc • Felis • Fishing Village (Fisherman’s Village) • Kibalatong • Kidalapong • Kilalag • Kinangan • Lacaron • Lagumit • Lais • Little Baguio • Macol • Mana • Manuel Peralta • New Argao • Pangaleon • Pangian • Pinalpalan • Poblacion • Sangay • Talogoy • Tical • Ticulon • Tingolo • Tubalan
Malita, Davao Occidental, Philippines
Area in Hectares: 80,480
Population (2020 Census): 118,197
Population (2015 Census): 117,748
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 0.08%
Malita 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Benjamin P. Bautista
Vice Mayor: Bradly L. Bautista
Councilors:
- Benjamin T. Bautista III
- Carlo Chino G. Baliota
- Zaldy S. Lataban
Malita (Capital), Davao Occidental 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Bautista, Bradly L.
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Dumama, Estefanie B.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Bautista, Benjamin T.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Baliota, Carlo Chino G.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Gabaldon, Elvira L.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Licuan, Girly D.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Colina, Allan G.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Masiwel, Isabelo M.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Alcordo, Tomas D.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Rillo, Josie James D.
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