Dipolog
Dipolog ([diˈpɔʔlɔg]), officially the City of Dipolog (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dipolog; Subanen: Gembagel G'benwa Dipuleg/Bagbenwa Dipuleg; Filipino: Lungsod ng Dipolog), is a 3rd class component city and capital of the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 138,141 people.
Dipolog | |
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| City of Dipolog | |
Dipolog City Hall P'gsalabuk Circle at the Rotonda Explore Dipolog landmark | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Etymology: Dipag | |
Nicknames:
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| Motto: "Explore Dipolog" | |
| Anthem: Dipolog City March | |
Map of Zamboanga del Norte with Dipolog highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Dipolog Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 8°35′14″N 123°20′27″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded (Spanish period) | 1834 |
| Reverted to barrio of Dapitan | March 4, 1904 |
| Re-established as a municipality (American period) | July 1, 1913 |
| Cityhood | January 1, 1970 |
| Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Darel Dexter T. Uy |
| • Vice Mayor | Senen O. Angeles |
| • Representative | Glona G. Labadlabad |
| • Councilors | Members |
| • Electorate | 67,808 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 241.13 km2 (93.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 734 m (2,408 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 138,141 |
| • Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| • Households | 33,154 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 17.93 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,234 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 4,919 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 876.2 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 1,851 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative (ZANECO) |
| • Water | Dipolog City Water District (DipCWD) |
| • Telecommunications | PLDT, Globe, Smart |
| • Cable TV | Orient Cable, Cignal TV |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 7100 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)65 |
| Native languages | Subanon Cebuano Chavacano Tagalog |
| Catholic diocese | Diocese of Dipolog |
| Patron saint | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (primary) Saint Vincent Ferrer (secondary) |
| Abbreviations | DPL, DPLG |
| Website | www |
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."
Dipolog can be reached by plane via Dipolog Airport or by ferry at the Galas Port in Barangay Galas or at nearby Pulauan Port in Dapitan. The development of the Port of Dipolog, a roll-on/roll-off facility at Barangay Galas, will allow for the eventual transfer of the service to Dipolog while retaining inter-island operations at Pulauan, which is a base port.
A popular city attraction is the foreshore Dipolog Boulevard which, though still in its second phase of construction, has become a popular haven for exercise and leisure. It is also the site for various celebrations and festivals in the city. In the third phase of the project, the length of the boulevard will be extended to reach the seaport in Barangay Galas.