Zamboanga del Norte - Definition and Overview

Zamboanga del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Its capital is Dipolog City and the province borders Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay to the south and Misamis Occidental to the east. The Sulu Sea lies to the northwest of Zamboanga del Norte.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Zamboanga del Norte

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Region: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

Capital: Dipolog City

Founded: June 6, 1952

Population:
2000 census—823,130 (27th largest)
Density—124 per km² (27th highest)

Area: 6,618.0 km² (8th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—2
Municipalities—25
Barangays—691
Congressional districts—3

Languages: Cebuano, Chavacano

Governor: Isagani S. Amatong (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Zamboanga del Norte is subdivided into 25 municipalities and 2 cities.

Cities

• Dapitan City
• Dipolog City

Municipalities

Physical

History

External links

• The Official Website of the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte
  http://www.zamboangadelnorte.gov.ph