Manalipa is one of the 28 offshore islands of the City of Zamboanga in southern Philippines. Located about 0.5km east of the southern tip of the island is Little Manalipa Island .LocationThe island is located about 25km east of downtown Zamboanga City, and 8km southeast of Sacol Island, on the beautiful Moro Gulf.CommunitiesThe barangay of Manalipa, the lone community on the island, has population of 1,674 (as of August 1, 2007).FeaturesScuba diving is very good around the island.