Zamboanga del Sur

The western section of Mindanao includes Zamboanga del Sur, which spans 4,484 square kilometers and contains 26 municipalities plus the capital city Pagadian.

The province emerged on June 6, 1952, when authorities divided the original Zamboanga province, initially incorporating 11 municipalities along with Zamboanga City and Basilan Island.

The region maintains deep connections to multiple ethnic groups, including the Maguindanaon, Subanen, Sama-Bajau, Yakan communities, and Tausūg settlers who arrived in the 13th century.

The province experiences annual rainfall between 1,599 and 3,500 millimeters, with temperatures ranging from 22 to 35 degrees Celsius throughout all seasons.

The provincial economy centers on agriculture and mining operations, with substantial gold and copper reserves concentrated in the Bayog municipality.

Location: Zamboanga Peninsula

Inception: 1952

Capital city: Pagadian

Shares border with: Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental

Website: http://zamboangadelsur.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 7.83333,123.25000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36