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Zamboanguita Local Directory

Zamboanguita is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Negros Island Region (NIR), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 30,412 residents.

PSGC 1804625000 ZIP 6218
10 Barangays
30,412 Population
1 Attractions
0 Restaurants
3 Businesses
Philippines Central Visayas Negros Oriental Zamboanguita
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Zamboanguita is a municipality in Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, made up of 10 barangays with a 2020 census population of 30,412. It is registered under PSGC code 1804625000 and uses ZIP code 6218. This directory documents 1 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 3 verified businesses in Zamboanguita.

About Zamboanguita

Zamboanguita is a municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.

The municipality is home to 10 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 30,412 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1804625000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 6218.

Visitors and residents can explore 1 attractions including 1 beaches, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 2 local dishes, and other places throughout Zamboanguita.

azifind also lists 3 verified businesses based in Zamboanguita, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.

Geographic Facts

Key administrative and demographic data for Zamboanguita.

Municipality Classification
Negros Oriental Province
Central Visayas Region
30,412 Population
10 Barangays
6218 Postal Code

Location and Geography

Zamboanguita is located in Negros Oriental within the Central Visayas of the Philippines. The municipality includes 10 barangays.

Zamboanguita has documented coastal areas, with 1 beach recorded in this directory. Coastal barangays support activities such as fishing, beach tourism, and marine recreation.

Zamboanguita sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Negros Oriental, including Amlan, Ayungon, Bacong, Bais City.

Best Places to Visit in Zamboanguita

Zamboanguita has 1 documented attractions in this directory, including 1 recorded beach. The listings below span natural landmarks, heritage sites, and points of interest across the municipality's 10 barangays in Negros Oriental, with a full index linked at the end of the section.

Beach

Malatapay Beach

Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental

A dark volcanic sand beach serving as the direct jump-off terminal to Apo IslandÔÇÖs marine sanctuaries.

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Festivals and Events in Zamboanguita

0 recorded festivals and events in Zamboanguita.

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Local Food in Zamboanguita

Culinary specialties documented in Zamboanguita and Negros Oriental.

Inun-unan

The local term for fish cooked in vinegar, ginger, and aromatics, often with a little pork fat to make the sauce silky and rich.

Baye-baye

A chewy, sweet snack made from pounded young coconut and toasted glutinous rice, often sold in street-side markets.

Barangays in Zamboanguita

Zamboanguita is divided into 10 barangays under PSGC code 1804625000.

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Businesses & Services in Zamboanguita

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms based in Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, searchable by category.

3 Businesses Listed

Travel Tips for Zamboanguita

Best Time to Visit

The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Zamboanguita.

Getting Around

Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.

What to Explore

Zamboanguita has 1 documented attractions, including coastal spots. Browse the places section above for the full list.

Coastal Note

For coastal activities, check local weather and sea conditions before heading out.

Zamboanguita in the Philippine Administrative System

Zamboanguita is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1804625000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.

As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Zamboanguita is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 10 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.

Zamboanguita is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Negros Oriental in Central Visayas.

People Also Ask About Zamboanguita

What is Zamboanguita known for?

Zamboanguita is a municipality in Negros Oriental, Central Visayas. It is documented with 1 attractions, 0 festivals, 2 local dishes, and 3 verified businesses in this directory.

Where is Zamboanguita located?

Zamboanguita is located in Negros Oriental, Central Visayas, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1804625000.

How many barangays does Zamboanguita have?

Zamboanguita has 10 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.

What are the best places to visit in Zamboanguita?

Notable attractions include Malatapay Beach. Browse the places section for all 1 listings.

What food is Zamboanguita known for?

Documented local dishes include Inun-unan, Baye-baye.

What is the population of Zamboanguita?

Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Zamboanguita has a recorded population of 30,412.

What is the ZIP code of Zamboanguita?

The PhilPost ZIP code of Zamboanguita is 6218.

What cities or municipalities are near Zamboanguita?

Nearby localities in Negros Oriental include Amlan, Ayungon, Bacong, Bais City.

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Administrative and geographic data for Zamboanguita follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →