Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula

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Zamboanga del Norte Province

Zamboanga del Norte is a province in the Zamboanga Peninsula, facing the Sulu Sea to the west and the Moro Gulf to the south. Dipolog City serves as the provincial capital and the main urban center, with Dipolog Airport (DPL) providing air connections to Manila.

PSGC 1000490000 Region IX 26 Cities & Municipalities
26 Cities & Munis
728 Barangays
1.0M Population
25 Listings
2,848 Businesses
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Zamboanga del Norte is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, made up of 26 cities and municipalities and 728 barangays with a combined 2020 census population of 1,027,231. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 1000490000. This directory documents 2 attractions, 2 festivals, 0 restaurants, 9 places to stay, and 2,848 verified businesses across Zamboanga del Norte.

About Zamboanga del Norte

Zamboanga del Norte is a province in the Zamboanga Peninsula, facing the Sulu Sea to the west and the Moro Gulf to the south. Dipolog City serves as the provincial capital and the main urban center, with Dipolog Airport (DPL) providing air connections to Manila. The province is known as the gateway to Dapitan City, the place of exile of national hero Jose Rizal from 1892 to 1896, where the Rizal Shrine commemorates his period of banishment. Sindangan municipality is the province's primary agricultural trading center. The province has significant indigenous Subanen population concentrated in the interior highlands. Dipolog City is known for its orchid industry and is called the Orchid City of the Philippines.

Zamboanga del Norte is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is composed of 26 cities and municipalities covering a total of 728 barangays. The province is administered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

This directory covers 2 attractions including 2 beaches, 2 festivals, 9 hotels and accommodations, 0 restaurants, 2 local dishes, and 10 activities across Zamboanga del Norte.

Beyond travel, azifind also lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Zamboanga del Norte, spanning hotels, restaurants, retail, and professional service providers.

Local Directory

Zamboanga del Norte Business & Tourism Directory

Province-wide listings across 26 cities and municipalities, covering 728 barangays.

2 Attractions
2 Festivals
9 Hotels
0 Restaurants
2,848 Businesses
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Category Top Listing Total
Attractions Dakak Beach 2
Beaches Dakak Beach 2
Festivals Kinabayo Festival 2
Activities Rizal Shrine Tour 10
Hotels Dakak Park & Beach Resort 9
Restaurants No listings yet 0
Rentals No listings yet 0
Local Food Inun-unan 2
Businesses T'boli Hotel 2,848

Top Cities & Municipalities

Most active destinations in Zamboanga del Norte based on total directory listings.

Dipolog City

City
Barangays 21
Hotels 5
Activities 5
Attractions 1
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Dapitan City

City
Barangays 50
Activities 5
Hotels 4
Attractions 1
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Baliguian

Barangays 17
Attractions 0
Restaurants 0
Hotels 0
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Administrative Index

All Cities & Municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte

Complete index with types, barangay counts, population, and directory listings.

City / Municipality Type Barangays Population Listings
Baliguian Municipality 17 25,585 -
Dapitan City Component city 50 87,699 11
Dipolog City Component city 21 136,528 12
Godod Municipality 17 18,040 -
Gutalac Municipality 33 37,512 -
Jose Dalman Municipality 18 27,951 -
Kalawit Municipality 14 23,381 -
Katipunan Municipality 30 43,427 -
La Libertad Municipality 42 7,874 2
Labason Municipality 20 44,615 -
Leon B. Postigo Municipality 0 29,535 -
Liloy Municipality 37 41,881 -
Manukan Municipality 22 35,669 -
Mutia Municipality 16 12,197 -
Pi├▒an Municipality 22 19,184 -
Polanco Municipality 30 40,485 -
President Manuel A. Roxas Municipality 0 38,649 -
Rizal Municipality 113 15,347 -
Salug Municipality 23 33,060 -
Sergio Osme├▒a Sr. Municipality 39 31,187 -
Siayan Municipality 22 40,937 -
Sibuco Municipality 28 37,883 -
Sibutad Municipality 16 18,199 -
Sindangan Municipality 52 104,514 -
Siocon Municipality 26 51,239 -
Tampilisan Municipality 20 24,653 -
Province Total 728 1,027,231 25

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B

Municipality · Pop. 25,585

Baliguian is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 25,585 residents.

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D

Component city · Pop. 87,699

City of Dapitan is a 2nd-class Component City in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 87,699 residents.

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D

Component city · Pop. 136,528

City of Dipolog is a 2nd-class Component City in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 136,528 residents.

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G

Municipality · Pop. 18,040

Godod is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 18,040 residents.

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G

Municipality · Pop. 37,512

Gutalac is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 37,512 residents.

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J

Municipality · Pop. 27,951

Jose Dalman is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 27,951 residents.

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K

Municipality · Pop. 23,381

Kalawit is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 23,381 residents.

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K

Municipality · Pop. 43,427

Katipunan is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 43,427 residents.

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L

Municipality · Pop. 7,874

La Libertad is a 5th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 7,874 residents.

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L

Municipality · Pop. 44,615

Labason is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 44,615 residents.

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L

Municipality · Pop. 29,535

Leon T. Postigo is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 29,535 residents.

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L

Municipality · Pop. 41,881

Liloy is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 41,881 residents.

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M

Municipality · Pop. 35,669

Manukan is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 35,669 residents.

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M

Municipality · Pop. 12,197

Mutia is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 12,197 residents.

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P

Municipality · Pop. 19,184

Pi├▒an is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 19,184 residents.

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P

Municipality · Pop. 40,485

Polanco is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 40,485 residents.

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R

Municipality · Pop. 15,347

Rizal is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 15,347 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 33,060

Salug is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 33,060 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 31,187

Sergio Osme├▒a Sr. is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 31,187 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 40,937

Siayan is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 40,937 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 37,883

Sibuco is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 37,883 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 18,199

Sibutad is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 18,199 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 104,514

Sindangan is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 104,514 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 51,239

Siocon is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 51,239 residents.

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T

Municipality · Pop. 24,653

Tampilisan is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 24,653 residents.

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Businesses & Services in Zamboanga del Norte

Verified hotels, restaurants, tour operators, and professional service providers based in Zamboanga del Norte, searchable by category and city.

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Planning a Trip Across Zamboanga del Norte

Best Time to Visit

The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel across Zamboanga del Norte. Check local weather for each city or municipality before finalizing an itinerary.

Getting Around

Buses and shared vans typically connect the 26 cities and municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte, with tricycles and jeepneys handling shorter trips between barangays within each town.

Where to Base Yourself

Dipolog City is among the most active destinations in Zamboanga del Norte by directory listings, making it a practical base for exploring nearby cities and municipalities.

What to Explore

Zamboanga del Norte has 2 documented attractions, including 2 beaches and 2 festivals across its cities and municipalities. Open a city directory for the full list.

Local Food

The province documents 2 local dishes alongside 0 restaurants, reflecting the distinct cuisine of Zamboanga del Norte.

About Zamboanga del Norte in the Philippine Administrative System

Zamboanga del Norte is a component province of Zamboanga Peninsula under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) classification system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Provinces serve as the primary political subdivisions of the Philippines, each governed by an elected governor and a provincial board.

The 26 cities and municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte collectively cover 728 barangays, the smallest administrative units in the country. Each barangay is governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council responsible for community-level services, dispute resolution, and local peace and order.

People Also Ask About Zamboanga del Norte

How many cities and municipalities are in Zamboanga del Norte?

Zamboanga del Norte has 26 cities and municipalities, comprising 2 cities and 24 municipalities, with a total of 728 barangays.

What is the capital of Zamboanga del Norte?

The provincial capital of Zamboanga del Norte is the seat of the provincial government. Browse the cities and municipalities index to explore the province's administrative centers.

What are the top attractions in Zamboanga del Norte?

Zamboanga del Norte has 2 documented attractions across its 26 cities and municipalities, including 2 beaches. Browse individual city directories to explore specific destinations.

What festivals are held in Zamboanga del Norte?

Zamboanga del Norte hosts 2 documented festivals across its cities and municipalities, ranging from religious fiestas honoring patron saints to cultural and harvest festivals unique to specific communities within the province.

What is Zamboanga del Norte known for?

Zamboanga del Norte is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is known for its 26 cities and municipalities, 2 tourist attractions, and a distinct local culture and cuisine that includes 2 documented local dishes.

Where is Zamboanga del Norte located?

Zamboanga del Norte is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is classified under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 1000490000, and forms part of the administrative structure of the national government.

Are there businesses and service providers listed in Zamboanga del Norte?

Yes, azifind lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Zamboanga del Norte, covering hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, financial services, and other professional service providers, searchable by category and city.

Geographic and administrative data for Zamboanga del Norte follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. About azifind.com →