Municipality of Molave, Zamboanga del Sur - Philippines

Molave is a 1st class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It has a population of 48,215 as of Aug 1, 2007 Census. The name "Molave" refers to the hard, strong and resilient trees abounding in the place during the 1950s. It was created through the efforts of Congressman Alano, as a daughter municipality of Aurora by Republic Act No. 296 on June 16, 1948.