Zamboanga del Norte

Zamboanga del Norte is a provincial territory on the Zamboanga Peninsula, stretching from the Sulu Sea coast to forested mountains inland. The landscape includes low coastal strips, rolling hills, and steep mountain slopes cut by rivers.

The territory separated from the original province of Zamboanga on June 6, 1952, following a Republic Act. This division took place after World War II during a reorganization of administrative boundaries across the Philippines.

Residents speak Cebuano in daily life and often gather at markets where vendors sell fresh fish and coconuts. In smaller coastal communities, colorful wooden boats line the shores, used by families for fishing and short trips.

Dipolog and Dapitan serve as starting points for journeys to the surrounding municipalities, which are connected by a road network. Coastal areas can often be reached by boat, while mountain regions require longer drives on winding roads.

Mount Dabiak rises to around 2,600 meters (8,530 feet) and remains visible only from a distance for most visitors. Its dense forests shelter wildlife species rarely found in lower regions.

Location: Zamboanga Peninsula

Inception: June 23, 1635

Capital city: Dipolog

Reference: 0907200000

Shares border with: Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Negros Oriental

Website: http://zanorte.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 8.13333,123.00000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:57