Dipolog
Sign in to saveDipolog (), officially the City of Dipolog, is a component city and capital of the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 136,528 people making it the most populous in the province.
Key facts
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- Flag of Dipolog.jpg
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- 120x80px
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- Dipolog-City-PH-official-seal.png
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- 100x80px
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- yes
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- Philippines
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- left
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- Location within the
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- Country
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- Philippines
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- Region
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- Province
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- Dipag
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- "Explore Dipolog"
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- Dipolog City March
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- District
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- Founded
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- 1834
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Article
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- History
- Spanish regime
- Mindanao's first Christian settlement
- American regime
- Japanese regime and World War II
- Philippine Republic and Cityhood
- Martial law era
- Geography
- Barangays
- Climate
- Demographics
- Language
- Religion
- Economy
- Industry
- Government
- Heraldry
- Culture
- Tourism
- Attractions
- Festivals
- Transportation
- By Land
- By Water
- By Air
- Healthcare
- Education
- Media
- AM Stations
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- TV Stations
- Cable Providers
- Notable personalities
- Sister cities
- References and notes
- External links
Dipolog (), officially the City of Dipolog, is a component city and capital of the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 136,528 people making it the most populous in the province.
Geographically, the city is surrounded by rolling hills to the southeast and the Sulu Sea to the north. Dipolog is known for its wild orchids and its sardine industry which stems from the rich fishing area off its shores. It is known as the "Gateway to Western Mindanao" through the Western Nautical Highway and has also been called the "Bottled Sardines Capital of the Philippines."