Geography

            Dipolog City is the capital of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte and it is situated in the northwestern part of the province. It is facing Cebu and Negros provinces and sits of the tip of Western Mindanao and is known as the "Gateway to Western Mindanao and Zamboanga Peninsula". Dipolog has an area of 13,598 hectares mostly rolling hills with wide lowlands along its western coast facing Sulu Sea. It is composed of 21 barangays. Income classification is 2nd class.

Political Subdivision

            Dipolog is composed of 21 barangays including the poblacion which is divided into 5 barangay districts namely; Barangay District No. 1 - Estaka; Barangay District No. 2 - Biasong; Barangay District No. 3 - Barra; Barangay District No. 4 - Central Barangay and Barangay District No. 5 - Miputak. Other barangays are Cogon, Dicayas, Diwan, Galas, Gulayon, Lugdungan, Minaog, Olingan, Punta, Sangkol, San Jose, Sicayab, Sinaman, Sta. Filomena, Sta. Isabel and Turno. All these barangays are accessible by barangay, city and national roads from the poblacion.

Land Use

Topography

            Dipolog City consists mostly of rolling terrain with lowlands along its western coast facing the Sulu Sea. It has a number of waterways, the main being the Dipolog River, which drains into the Sulu Sea. Other rivers, small creeks and streams also traverse the area; more common of these are the Diwan, Layawan, Katipunan Rivers, Miputak, Gusawan and Olingan Creeks. The city has an elevation of 2.5 meters above sea level.

Climate

            Dipolog City's climate is mild and moderate (fourth type of climate). Rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. The cool and fresh air from the east and highlands mixed with the air from the Sulu Sea creates an invigorating atmosphere for sustained good health for its people. Dry season begins from February to April and the wet season starts from January to June, while the hottest month is April. Dipolog is lucky to be situated outside typhoon belt.

Population / Languages & Dialects

            The city has a little over 120,000 residents speaking mainly Cebuano/Visayan. English and Filipino (Tagalog) are also widely spoken. The original Subanon dialect is used in the highlands. Population density is 8 persons/hectare.

Ethnic Groups

The Subanen were the original inhabitants and were later joined by Muslim Traders and other migrants from Luzon and Visayas. A number of Chinese and Spanish were among the first foreign settlers.

Religious Sects

Christianity is the dominant Religion in the city.  Of the organized Christian religion, Roman Catholic has the highest number of followers.

Languages/Dialects

            Wide arrays of languages or dialects are spoken in the city but Cebuano (Visayan) remains the dominant dialect spoken. English and Filipino (Tagalog) are also widely understood and spoken.

Major Industries

            Dipolog is basically an agricultural city. A few of its large agro-industrial establishments deal I rice and corn, fish, livestock and processing plants.  A great majority of the small manufacturing establishments are also agro-industrial such as saw mills, bakeries as well as small and medium scale cottage industry. NACIDA cottage industries activities involve metal craft, woodcraft, rattan craft, ceramic and food processing.  Major products are coconut, rice, corn, fish, and sardines in oil. Major source of livelihood are construction, fishing, agriculture and services.

CITY OFFICIALS

• Hon. EVELYN T. UY                               City Mayor
• Hon. SENEN O. ANGELES                      City Vice Mayor

CITY COUNCILORS:

• Hon. Peter Y. Co    
• Hon. Horacio B. Velasco              
• Hon. Raul C. Barbaso                               
• Hon. Marvelita N. Pinsoy
• Hon. Dante G. Bagarinao 
• Hon. Julius C. Napigquit
• Hon. James P. Verduguez
• Hon. Romulo P. Soliva                 
• Hon. Praxides P. Rubia
• Hon. Kenny Val U. Ong
• Hon. Janus I. Yu                                   ABC President
• Hon. Cheemar  L. Soliva                       SK President

BARANGAY OFFICIALS

Barra
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Alfonso C. delos Reyes
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Leandro M. Clarito
                                    Hon. Ernesto D. Darcera
                                    Hon. Bibson M. Torres
                                    Hon. Moman P. Apura, Sr.
                                    Hon. Joseph Harvey A. Sy
                                    Hon. Shienel E. Yap
                                    Hon. Trinidad B. Alegrado

Biasong
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Gomercindo C. Calagui
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Jack B. Quijano
                                    Hon. Richard E. Campomanes
                                    Hon. Wilfredo R. Tesaluna
                                    Hon. Miguel P. Parajado
                                    Hon. Richard D. Neslie
                                    Hon. Harold A. Uy
                                    Hon. Phil Adams G. Briones

Central Barangay
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Rosanna D. Diaz
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Ocibys C. Sybico
                                    Hon. Dawn Syringe C. Pañares
                                    Hon. Estrella B. Paluca
                                    Hon. Edward V. Chiong
                                    Hon. Basil Gregori L. Gonzales
                                    Hon. Roje M. Montifalcon

Cogon
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Paquito L. Paño
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Gene P. Ramayla
                                    Hon. Fe P. Moncada
                                    Hon. Rey A. Silva
                                    Hon. Angelo B. Morandarte
                                    Hon. Guillermo P. Morandarte
                                    Hon. Galvin G. Morandarte
                                    Hon. Jerry P. Mirafuentes

Dicayas
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Tito C. Maligro
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Francisco S. Taleon    
                                    Hon. Mercedita O. Lacang
                                    Hon. Hermelo G. Sorronda
                                    Hon. Nicomedes Z. Ogoc
                                    Hon. Hermogenes J. Zorilla
                                    Hon. Benjamin Z. Gooc
                                    Hon. Elias J. Pampilo

Diwan
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Nathaniel B. Patangan
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Crisostomo G. Julian
                                    Hon. Alexander D. Librando
                                    Hon. Alicia B. Maglinao
                                    Hon. Patricio M. Papon
                                    Hon. Luciano E. Austero
                                    Hon. Samuel R. Oliva
                                    Hon. Samuel S. Bandibas

Estaka
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Leonardo V. Tan, Sr.
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Noel O. Gako
                                    Hon. Frederick Tulse B. Ocupe
                                    Hon. Luciano A. Hamoy
                                    Hon. Panfilo D. Tagab, Jr.
                                    Hon. Julius K. Nazario
                                    Hon. Irvin A. Banga
                                    Hon. Geram Raymond L. Lee

Galas
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Eutiquio L. Carpitanos
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Teotimo B. Cuenca
                                    Hon. Angelito G. Nob
                                    Hon. Jose Neri G. Refugio
                                    Hon. Godofredo S. Amarille
                                    Hon. Alfredo C. Cuenca
                                    Hon. Jose M. Ulla
                                    Hon. Felicidad G. Bellino

Gulayon
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Mary Jane V. Cuenca
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Narciso P. Cubalan
                                    Hon. Violeta B. Medina
                                    Hon. Thelma R. Bagarinao
                                    Hon. Jose R. Nayal, Jr.
                                    Hon. Engelberto B. Pedros
                                    Hon. Aida N. Dano
                                    Hon. Rodrigo J. Bolando

Lugdungan
Barnagay Chairman:      Hon. Elsie Q. Jebone
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Paterno L. Laclac, Jr.
                                    Hon. Anatalia V. Carpio
                                    Hon. Sonia B. Laclac
                                    Hon. Joselibe B. Laclac, Sr.
                                    Hon. Elisa A. Salaveria
                                    Hon. Reanne S. Nastor
                                    Hon. Nestor F. Galeza

Minaog
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Ricardo O. Albarote
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Roger L. Luna
                                    Hon. Danilo A. Laurente
                                    Hon. Edilberto N. Jasulin
                                    Hon. Nilo D. Nalzaro, Sr.
                                    Hon. Mequilita U. Padayhag
                                    Hon. Salvador D. Acas, Jr.
                                    Hon. Nory O. Lim

Miputak
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Janus I. Yu
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Eric U. Velasco
                                    Hon. Ranulfo B. Velasco, Jr.
                                    Hon. Noe B. Divinagracia
                                    Hon. Paul Clark R. Gudmalin
                                    Hon. Ricarido C. Mendoza
                                    Hon. Rosita P. Calape
                                    Hon. Epifanio G. Woo

Olingan
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Juanito B. Cabale
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Francisca L. Maquiling
                                    Hon. Jerry D. Mutia
                                    Hon. Felipe M. Panama
                                    Hon. Jorge P. Soliva
                                    Hon. Jaime S. Dangcalan
                                    Hon. Rory L. Sarceno
                                    Hon. Jaime R. Castillon, Sr.

Punta
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Armando S. Drilon
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Angel J. Tubil
                                    Hon. Levi D. Mawili
                                    Hon. Ildefonso C. Jimenez
                                    Hon. Albello M. Padayhag
                                    Hon. Olympio T. Deloria, Jr.
                                    Hon. Lilia D. Villaflores
                                    Hon. Dioscoro E. llo, Sr.

San Jose
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Edwin S. Sumalpong, Sr.
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Romeo S. Gomez, Sr.
                                    Hon. Ester S. Obnimaga
                                    Hon. Elisio N. Enero
                                    Hon. Rey S. Abequibel
                                    Hon. Iluminado S. Gomez
                                    Hon. Adriano N. Dacua
                                    Hon. Nelson D. Paglaluman

Sangkol
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Marcela N. Bagarinao
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Charles B. Sularte
                                    Hon. Virginio M. Amarille
                                    Hon. Janet L. Pascua
                                    Hon. Rogelio D. Regañon
                                    Hon. Joselito B. Gumela
                                    Hon. Charlito S. Tumarong
                                    Hon. Willijado R. Acojedo

Sicayab
Barangay Chairman:      Hon.  Graciano M. Alobba
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Nora M. Ybañez
                                    Hon. Roy B. Ladera
                                    Hon. Cenona S. Villanos
                                    Hon. Julius B. Gajonera
                                    Hon. Ada Cres C. Lee
                                    Hon. Ma. Anahaw C. Vasquez
                                    Hon. Jessie Joey B. Bael

Sinaman
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Dionisio P. Dangase
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Genaro L. Batocael, Jr.
                                    Hon. Bernardino L. Zamoras
                                    Hon. Celso G. Enoy
                                    Hon. Francisco G. Bebiro, Sr.
                                    Hon. Elmer M. Dangase
                                    Hon. Jerry M. Bebiro
                                    Hon. Salvador A. Montederamos

Sta. Filomena
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Nelson S. Saldon
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Armando A. Beliganio
                                    Hon. Jovencio D. Timtim
                                    Hon. Guillermo L. Dequito, Jr.
                                    Hon. Jimmy E. Tulang
                                    Hon. Dannyl T. Sagrado
                                    Hon. Nida E. Sy
                                    Hon. Rolando F. Baluma

Sta. Isabel
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Dioscoro G. Endab
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Crispina C. Caermare
                                    Hon. Rolando H. Vergara
                                    Hon. Demetrio D. Martus
                                    Hon. Beltran S. Culanculan
                                    Hon. Virgie S. Villariaza
                                    Hon. Clemente M. Elba
                                    Hon. Jupiter W. Becalas

Turno
Barangay Chairman:      Hon. Maynard R. Baes
Barangay Councilors:     Hon. Edmund Pancratius A. Montaño
                                    Hon. Robinson T. Pampilo
                                    Hon. Ramonito G. Barbaso, Jr.
                                    Hon. Rid D. Velasco
                                    Hon. Rey A. Villacrucis
                                    Hon. Eriberto S. Sorronda
                                    Hon. Jose Reid S. Baes

Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Officials:

  Barangay Punta

• _{Hon. Cheemar L. Soliva}
• _{Federation President}

  Barangay Minaog

• Hon. Jocelyn E. Lim
• Federation Vice-President

  Barangay  Miputak

• Hon. Kristel V. Ocampo
• Federation Secretary

  Barangay Gulayon

• Hon. Rujen E. Bolando
• Federation Treasurer

  Barangay Sta. Filomena

• Hon. Anne Quenne L. Gahisan
• Federation  P.R.O.

  Barangay San Jose

• Hon. Noel Resoor
• Federation SGT- at- Arms

  Central Barangay

• Hon. Luminaire Altruise M.Pinsoy

Barangay Sicayab

• Hon. Dannica Mitz  V. Bejer

  Barangay Dicayas

• Hon. John Anthony A. Maligro

  Barangay Biasong

• Hon. Roxan C. Manigsaca

  Barangay Barra

• Hon. Dan Ryan B. Bagarinao

  Barangay Estaka   

• Hon. Jimmy Q. Abrasaldo, Jr.