Zamboanga del Norte

Zamboanga del Norte extends across 7,301 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, from coastal areas along the Sulu Sea to mountainous regions reaching Mount Dabiak at 2,600 meters.

The province established its independence on June 6, 1952, through Republic Act No. 711, separating from the original Zamboanga province during the post-World War II reorganization.

The local population maintains strong ties to Cebuano language traditions while incorporating influences from Chavacano, Subanon, and other regional linguistic groups.

Two major cities, Dipolog and Dapitan, serve as primary commercial centers, connected through an extensive network of roads that link twenty-five surrounding municipalities.

Mount Dabiak stands as the highest elevation point in the region, dominating the landscape with dense forests that support diverse wildlife populations.

Location: Zamboanga Peninsula

Inception: June 23, 1635

Capital city: Dipolog

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: May 26, 2025 20:53