Tigbao was former part of Municipality of Dumalinao.

[5] Mount Timolan, the highest peak in Zamboanga del Sur, overlooks the town.

The name of the town was derived from the abundance of "Tigbao" Grasses in the area.

Poverty incidence of Tigbao Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

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