What is Azifind?
Azifind is a Philippine geographic and local directory covering businesses, places, services, attractions, and administrative locations across the country. The directory connects locations from regions and provinces down to cities, municipalities, and barangays, helping users find local businesses, services, and places by geography and category.
Browse local businesses across all 17 regions, explore Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao by region and province, or go deeper into individual cities, municipalities, and barangays. Festivals, local cuisine, and travel guides are organized by the same geographic hierarchy.
Geographic structure follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 2Q 2026. Every region, province, city, municipality, and barangay on Azifind is mapped to its correct administrative hierarchy. Azifind is independently operated and not affiliated with the Philippine government.
Explore by Island Group
Browse regions, provinces, and cities across the three major island groups of the Philippines.
Luzon
NCR · CAR · Regions I–V
The largest island group, home to Metro Manila, the Cordillera highlands, CALABARZON's industrial corridor, and the Bicol peninsula.
Visayas
Regions VI · VII · VIII
The archipelagic center covering Panay, Cebu, Negros, Leyte, Samar, and Bohol across 3 regions and 16 provinces.
Mindanao
Regions IX–XIII · BARMM
The southern island group covering 6 regions and 28 provinces from Zamboanga through Davao, SOCCSKSARGEN, Caraga, and the Bangsamoro region.
Philippine Administrative Regions
All 17 administrative regions, each linking to a complete provincial and city-level directory.
Region I
5 Provinces
Ilocos Region
Known for its UNESCO World Heritage city of Vigan, windmill farms of Bangui Bay, and the tobacco fields of La...
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Region II
5 Provinces
Cagayan Valley
The largest region in Luzon by land area, Cagayan Valley occupies the northeastern quadrant of the island, fla...
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Region III
7 Provinces
Central Luzon
The Rice Granary of the Philippines. Central Luzon encompasses the historic battlegrounds of Bataan, the econo...
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Region IV-A
5 Provinces
CALABARZON
The most densely populated region outside Metro Manila. CALABARZON serves as the primary industrial and suburb...
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Region IV-B
5 Provinces
MIMAROPA
Home to Palawan, consistently rated among the world's best islands. Puerto Princesa's UNESCO Underground River...
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Region V
6 Provinces
Bicol Region
Defined by the iconic cone of Mayon Volcano, whale shark encounters in Donsol, Camarines Sur's cave systems, a...
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Region VI
6 Provinces
Western Visayas
Anchored by Iloilo City and defined globally by Boracay's White Beach. Known for strong Ilonggo identity, heri...
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Region VII
4 Provinces
Central Visayas
The economic engine of the Visayas, centered on Metro Cebu. Encompasses the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, tarsier...
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Region VIII
6 Provinces
Eastern Visayas
Home to historic Leyte, the Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival, and a Pacific coastline that stretches through resili...
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Region IX
3 Provinces
Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City, known as La Ciudad de las Flores, is a melting pot of Christian, Muslim, and Chavacano-speakin...
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Region X
5 Provinces
Northern Mindanao
Anchored by Cagayan de Oro City and the island paradise of Camiguin, the Island Born of Fire. A major producer...
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Region XI
5 Provinces
Davao Region
Centered on Davao City, the largest city in the Philippines by land area. Home to Mount Apo, the highest peak...
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Region XII
4 Provinces
SOCCSKSARGEN
The tuna capital of the Philippines centered on General Santos City. Lake Sebu is home to the T'boli indigenou...
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Region XIII
5 Provinces
Caraga
Northeastern Mindanao, home to Siargao Island, the surfing capital of the Philippines. Cloud 9 draws internati...
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NCR
National Capital Region
Metro Manila is the political, economic, and cultural center of the Philippines. Comprising 16 highly urbanize...
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CAR
6 Provinces
Cordillera Administrative Region
Home to the Igorot indigenous peoples and the UNESCO World Heritage Banaue Rice Terraces. Baguio City, the Sum...
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BARMM
5 Provinces
BARMM
The only Muslim-majority autonomous region in the Philippines with its own parliament. Encompasses Maguindanao...
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Browse all categories →Browse local businesses by category across every province, city, and municipality in the Philippines.
Explore the Philippines
Businesses, restaurants, festivals, and local cuisine organized by location and category.
Businesses
Local Directory
Find verified local businesses, service providers, clinics, retailers, and professional firms across every city and province.
Restaurants
Food and Dining
Restaurants, cafes, and dining across every region of the Philippines, from local carinderia to full-service restaurants.
Festivals
Cultural Events
Philippine festivals spanning religious, cultural, harvest, and tourism celebrations across all 17 regions.
Local Dishes
Regional Cuisine
Signature dishes and regional cuisine from across the Philippine archipelago, from Ilocos to Mindanao.
Popular Destinations
Frequently visited cities on Azifind
Popular on Azifind
Frequently browsed searches
Philippine Travel and Local Guides
View All Posts →Destination guides, regional spotlights, and Philippine travel notes.
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Philippine Wildlife
Endemic Birds of the Philippines: Species Found Nowhere Else on Earth
A species-by-species look at the endemic birds of the Philippines: why island isolation produces so many, the Philippine Eagle and the most threatened species,...
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Philippine Statistics
Religious Affiliation in the Philippines: PSA 2020 Census Data by Region and Province
The PSA 2020 Census of Population and Housing recorded Roman Catholic as the affiliation of 78.8 percent of the household population. Here is the official break...
Philippine Business Insights
View All Posts →Industry breakdowns, company guides, and business notes for the Philippine market.
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Career
Why Freelancers and Virtual Assistants Need SSS (Even If No Client Asks)
No employer means no safety net. Here is the honest case for why Filipino freelancers and virtual assistants need SSS, what it covers, and the one thing it will...
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Business
How to Verify a Lending or Financing Company Is Legit in the Philippines (2026)
Verify any Philippine lender before you borrow: check the SEC Certificate of Authority, confirm the online lending app, spot illegal 5-6 rates, and know your ri...
Understanding Philippine Administrative Geography
The Philippines uses a four-tier administrative structure that forms the backbone of every directory listing on Azifind. Geographic data follows PSA PSGC 2Q 2026.
Administrative Regions
The primary grouping tier created for national planning and coordination. Regions are not LGUs but administrative boundaries used by national agencies to organize services and statistics.
Provinces
Provinces are the primary political subdivisions of the Philippines, each governed by a provincial government with an elected governor, grouping clusters of cities and municipalities.
Cities and Municipalities
Local Government Units serve as the primary urban and rural centers of commerce. Highly Urbanized Cities operate independently of provincial governance.
Barangays
The smallest and most fundamental unit of local governance. Each of the 42,000+ barangays is led by a Punong Barangay responsible for community-level administration.
About the PSGC: The Philippine Standard Geographic Code is a nine-digit numerical code used to uniquely identify every local government unit. The first two digits identify the region, the next two the province, the next three the city or municipality, and the final two the barangay. Example: 050101000 refers to the Municipality of Bacacay in Albay, Bicol Region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azifind?
Azifind is a Philippine local directory and geographic guide covering businesses, places, regions, provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays across the country.
How many businesses are listed on Azifind?
Azifind lists over 29,000 businesses across all 17 regions of the Philippines, organized by category and location.
How many regions does the Philippines have?
The Philippines has 17 administrative regions: Ilocos Region (I), Cagayan Valley (II), Central Luzon (III), CALABARZON (IV-A), MIMAROPA (IV-B), Bicol Region (V), Western Visayas (VI), Central Visayas (VII), Eastern Visayas (VIII), Zamboanga Peninsula (IX), Northern Mindanao (X), Davao Region (XI), SOCCSKSARGEN (XII), Caraga (XIII), NCR, CAR, and BARMM.
How many provinces are there in the Philippines?
The Philippines has 82 provinces spread across its 17 administrative regions. Some Highly Urbanized Cities operate independently of provincial governance.
How many barangays are there in the Philippines?
As of PSA PSGC 2Q 2026, the Philippines has over 42,000 barangays. The count changes periodically as new barangays are created by legislative act.
What is the Philippine Standard Geographic Code?
The PSGC is a nine-digit code maintained by the PSA to uniquely identify every local government unit, structured across region, province, city or municipality, and barangay levels.
Can I add or claim my business on Azifind?
Yes. Business owners can register or claim their listing through the Azifind business portal.
What are the three island groups of the Philippines?
The Philippines is divided into Luzon (8 regions including NCR and CAR), Visayas (3 regions), and Mindanao (6 regions including BARMM).
Is Azifind affiliated with the Philippine government?
No. Azifind is an independent directory and is not affiliated with any government agency.
Data Sources and Integrity
Geographic structure follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 2Q 2026. Administrative boundaries including regions, provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays follow the official PSA classification. Business and place information is sourced from Google Places and checked against publicly available records. Local guides and editorial content are produced by the Azifind team. Azifind is not affiliated with any government agency. About Azifind →