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Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, made up of 17 cities and municipalities and 510 barangays with a combined 2020 census population of 1,680,347. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 1000510000. This directory documents 4 attractions, 2 festivals, 0 restaurants, 10 places to stay, and 2,848 verified businesses across Zamboanga Sibugay.
About Zamboanga Sibugay
Zamboanga Sibugay is the youngest province in the Zamboanga Peninsula, created in 2001 from the division of Zamboanga del Sur. Ipil serves as the provincial capital. The province faces the Moro Gulf and the Sibuguey Bay. Zamboanga Sibugay is an emerging agricultural province with significant rubber and coconut plantations. The province has indigenous Subanen communities and a mixed Muslim and Christian population. The Sibuguey Bay provides significant fishing grounds for local communities. Ipil experienced a significant militant attack in 1995 that led to increased security measures in the province. The province is developing ecotourism potential along its coastline.
Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is composed of 17 cities and municipalities covering a total of 510 barangays. The province is administered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system maintained by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
This directory covers 4 attractions including 4 beaches, 2 festivals, 10 hotels and accommodations, 0 restaurants, 4 local dishes, and 10 activities across Zamboanga Sibugay.
Beyond travel, azifind also lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Zamboanga Sibugay, spanning hotels, restaurants, retail, and professional service providers.
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Zamboanga Sibugay Business & Tourism Directory
Province-wide listings across 17 cities and municipalities, covering 510 barangays.
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| Category | Top Listing | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Attractions | Pulo Laum (White Island) | 4 |
| Beaches | Pulo Laum (White Island) | 4 |
| Festivals | Sibug-Sibug Festival | 2 |
| Activities | Buluan Island Hopping | 10 |
| Hotels | Garden Orchid Hotel | 10 |
| Restaurants | No listings yet | 0 |
| Rentals | No listings yet | 0 |
| Local Food | Munggo Soup (Gisadong Munggo) | 4 |
| Businesses | CVM Finance | 2,848 |
Top Cities & Municipalities
Most active destinations in Zamboanga Sibugay based on total directory listings.
Administrative Index
All Cities & Municipalities of Zamboanga Sibugay
Complete index with types, barangay counts, population, and directory listings.
| City / Municipality | Type | Barangays | Population | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia | Municipality | 76 | 39,484 | 4 |
| Buug | Municipality | 27 | 38,730 | - |
| Diplahan | Municipality | 22 | 32,423 | - |
| Imelda | Municipality | 19 | 29,652 | - |
| Ipil | Municipality | 28 | 96,363 | 6 |
| Kabasalan | Municipality | 29 | 48,366 | - |
| Mabuhay | Municipality | 18 | 24,296 | - |
| Malangas | Municipality | 25 | 33,194 | - |
| Naga | Municipality | 23 | 42,270 | - |
| Olutanga | Municipality | 19 | 34,124 | 1 |
| Payao | Municipality | 28 | 33,156 | - |
| Roseller T. Lim | Municipality | 0 | 44,735 | - |
| Siay | Municipality | 29 | 43,233 | - |
| Talusan | Municipality | 14 | 17,925 | 1 |
| Titay | Municipality | 30 | 55,534 | - |
| Tungawan | Municipality | 25 | 48,013 | - |
| Zamboanga City | Highly urbanized city | 98 | 1,018,849 | 18 |
| Province Total | 510 | 1,680,347 | 30 |
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Planning a Trip Across Zamboanga Sibugay
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel across Zamboanga Sibugay. Check local weather for each city or municipality before finalizing an itinerary.
Getting Around
Buses and shared vans typically connect the 17 cities and municipalities of Zamboanga Sibugay, with tricycles and jeepneys handling shorter trips between barangays within each town.
Where to Base Yourself
Zamboanga City is among the most active destinations in Zamboanga Sibugay by directory listings, making it a practical base for exploring nearby cities and municipalities.
What to Explore
Zamboanga Sibugay has 4 documented attractions, including 4 beaches and 2 festivals across its cities and municipalities. Open a city directory for the full list.
Local Food
The province documents 4 local dishes alongside 0 restaurants, reflecting the distinct cuisine of Zamboanga Sibugay.
About Zamboanga Sibugay in the Philippine Administrative System
Zamboanga Sibugay 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 17 cities and municipalities of Zamboanga Sibugay collectively cover 510 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 Sibugay
How many cities and municipalities are in Zamboanga Sibugay?
Zamboanga Sibugay has 17 cities and municipalities, comprising 1 cities and 16 municipalities, with a total of 510 barangays.
What is the capital of Zamboanga Sibugay?
The provincial capital of Zamboanga Sibugay 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 Sibugay?
Zamboanga Sibugay has 4 documented attractions across its 17 cities and municipalities, including 4 beaches. Browse individual city directories to explore specific destinations.
What festivals are held in Zamboanga Sibugay?
Zamboanga Sibugay 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 Sibugay known for?
Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is known for its 17 cities and municipalities, 4 tourist attractions, and a distinct local culture and cuisine that includes 4 documented local dishes.
Where is Zamboanga Sibugay located?
Zamboanga Sibugay is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is classified under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code system with code 1000510000, and forms part of the administrative structure of the national government.
Are there businesses and service providers listed in Zamboanga Sibugay?
Yes, azifind lists 2,848 verified businesses based in Zamboanga Sibugay, covering hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, financial services, and other professional service providers, searchable by category and city.
Geographic and administrative data for Zamboanga Sibugay follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. About azifind.com →