Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula

Zamboanga Peninsula · Province

Zamboanga del Sur Province

Zamboanga del Sur is a province in the Zamboanga Peninsula with Pagadian City as the provincial capital, sometimes called the Little Hong Kong of the South for its hilly terrain and busy waterfront market. The province faces the Illana Bay to the south.

PSGC 1000500000 Region IX 26 Cities & Municipalities
26 Cities & Munis
818 Barangays
1.0M Population
24 Listings
2,848 Businesses
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Zamboanga del Sur is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, made up of 26 cities and municipalities and 818 barangays with a combined 2020 census population of 1,001,490. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 1000500000. This directory documents 1 attractions, 1 festivals, 0 restaurants, 6 places to stay, and 2,848 verified businesses across Zamboanga del Sur.

About Zamboanga del Sur

Zamboanga del Sur is a province in the Zamboanga Peninsula with Pagadian City as the provincial capital, sometimes called the Little Hong Kong of the South for its hilly terrain and busy waterfront market. The province faces the Illana Bay to the south. Zamboanga del Sur is known for the Lison Valley agri-tourism area in Dumingag municipality, the Dao Falls, and the Dao-Dao Island Resort. The province has significant Subanen and Maguindanaon indigenous communities. Agriculture including abaca, rubber, coconut, and rice farming is the primary economic activity. The province serves as a transit point between Zamboanga City and the interior regions of Mindanao.

Zamboanga del Sur is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is composed of 26 cities and municipalities covering a total of 818 barangays. The province is administered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

This directory covers 1 attractions including 1 beaches, 1 festivals, 6 hotels and accommodations, 0 restaurants, 11 local dishes, and 5 activities across Zamboanga del Sur.

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

Local Directory

Zamboanga del Sur Business & Tourism Directory

Province-wide listings across 26 cities and municipalities, covering 818 barangays.

1 Attractions
1 Festivals
6 Hotels
0 Restaurants
2,848 Businesses
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Category Top Listing Total
Attractions Dao-Dao Islands 1
Beaches Dao-Dao Islands 1
Festivals Pasgalamat Festival 1
Activities Mt. Palpalan Hiking 5
Hotels Raim Hotel 6
Restaurants No listings yet 0
Rentals No listings yet 0
Local Food Munggo Soup (Gisadong Munggo) 11
Businesses Petron Gas Station 2,848

Top Cities & Municipalities

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

Pagadian City

City
Barangays 54
Activities 5
Hotels 4
Attractions 1
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San Pablo

Barangays 125
Dishes 5
Hotels 2
Attractions 0
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Aurora

Barangays 77
Dishes 4
Attractions 0
Restaurants 0
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Administrative Index

All Cities & Municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur

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

City / Municipality Type Barangays Population Listings
Aurora Municipality 77 52,746 4
Bayog Municipality 28 32,687 -
Dimataling Municipality 24 33,156 -
Dinas Municipality 30 35,409 -
Dumalinao Municipality 30 34,188 -
Dumingag Municipality 44 48,495 -
Guipos Municipality 17 22,173 -
Josefina Municipality 14 11,190 -
Kumalarang Municipality 18 30,815 -
Labangan Municipality 25 45,343 -
Lapuyan Municipality 26 28,686 -
Mahayag Municipality 29 48,695 -
Margosatubig Municipality 17 36,025 -
Midsalip Municipality 33 35,643 -
Molave Municipality 25 52,540 -
Pagadian City Component city 54 206,483 11
Pitogo Municipality 54 28,375 2
Ramon Magsaysay Municipality 27 28,419 -
San Miguel Municipality 0 - -
San Pablo Municipality 125 26,166 7
Sominot Municipality 18 17,247 -
Tabina Municipality 15 24,591 -
Tambulig Municipality 31 37,400 -
Tigbao Municipality 18 19,716 -
Tukuran Municipality 25 42,683 -
Vincenzo A. Sagun Municipality 14 22,619 -
Province Total 818 1,001,490 24

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A

Municipality · Pop. 52,746

Aurora is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 52,746 residents.

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B

Municipality · Pop. 32,687

Bayog is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 32,687 residents.

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D

Municipality · Pop. 33,156

Dimataling is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 33,156 residents.

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D

Municipality · Pop. 35,409

Dinas is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 35,409 residents.

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D

Municipality · Pop. 34,188

Dumalinao is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 34,188 residents.

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D

Municipality · Pop. 48,495

Dumingag is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 48,495 residents.

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G

Municipality · Pop. 22,173

Guipos is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 22,173 residents.

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J

Municipality · Pop. 11,190

Josefina is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 11,190 residents.

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K

Municipality · Pop. 30,815

Kumalarang is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 30,815 residents.

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L

Municipality · Pop. 45,343

Labangan is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 45,343 residents.

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L

Municipality · Pop. 28,686

Lapuyan is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 28,686 residents.

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M

Municipality · Pop. 48,695

Mahayag is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 48,695 residents.

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M

Municipality · Pop. 36,025

Margosatubig is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 36,025 residents.

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M

Municipality · Pop. 35,643

Midsalip is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 35,643 residents.

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M

Municipality · Pop. 52,540

Molave is a 1st-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 52,540 residents.

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P

Component city · Pop. 206,483

City of Pagadian is a 1st-class Component City in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 206,483 residents.

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P

Municipality · Pop. 28,375

Pitogo is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 28,375 residents.

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R

Municipality · Pop. 28,419

Ramon Magsaysay is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 28,419 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 26,166

San Pablo is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 26,166 residents.

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S

Municipality · Pop. 17,247

Sominot is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 17,247 residents.

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T

Municipality · Pop. 24,591

Tabina is a 3rd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 24,591 residents.

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T

Municipality · Pop. 37,400

Tambulig is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 37,400 residents.

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T

Municipality · Pop. 19,716

Tigbao is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 19,716 residents.

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T

Municipality · Pop. 42,683

Tukuran is a 2nd-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 42,683 residents.

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V

Municipality · Pop. 22,619

Vincenzo A. Sagun is a 4th-class Municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 22,619 residents.

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Businesses & Services in Zamboanga del Sur

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

2,848 Businesses Listed

Planning a Trip Across Zamboanga del Sur

Best Time to Visit

The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel across Zamboanga del Sur. 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 Sur, with tricycles and jeepneys handling shorter trips between barangays within each town.

Where to Base Yourself

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

What to Explore

Zamboanga del Sur has 1 documented attractions, including 1 beaches and 1 festivals across its cities and municipalities. Open a city directory for the full list.

Local Food

The province documents 11 local dishes alongside 0 restaurants, reflecting the distinct cuisine of Zamboanga del Sur.

About Zamboanga del Sur in the Philippine Administrative System

Zamboanga del Sur 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 Sur collectively cover 818 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 Sur

How many cities and municipalities are in Zamboanga del Sur?

Zamboanga del Sur has 26 cities and municipalities, comprising 1 cities and 25 municipalities, with a total of 818 barangays.

What is the capital of Zamboanga del Sur?

The provincial capital of Zamboanga del Sur 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 Sur?

Zamboanga del Sur has 1 documented attractions across its 26 cities and municipalities, including 1 beaches. Browse individual city directories to explore specific destinations.

What festivals are held in Zamboanga del Sur?

Zamboanga del Sur hosts 1 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 Sur known for?

Zamboanga del Sur is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is known for its 26 cities and municipalities, 1 tourist attractions, and a distinct local culture and cuisine that includes 11 documented local dishes.

Where is Zamboanga del Sur located?

Zamboanga del Sur is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is classified under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 1000500000, and forms part of the administrative structure of the national government.

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

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

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