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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
| Agriculture | 9,787.0375 has. |
| Forest land | 676.0000 has. |
| Shrub land | 329.8735 has. |
| Residential | 1,920.0000 has. |
| Commercial | 225.0000 has. |
| Institutional | 165.5200 has. |
| Industrial | 200.0000 has. |
| Parks & Recreation | 56.6300 has. |
| Transport & Utility Zone | 69.2200 has. |
| Planned Unit Development | 15.0000 has. |
| Open Spaces (thoroughfares) | 153.7190 has. |
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.
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
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Hon. Cheemar L. Soliva
- Federation President
Barangay Minaog
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Hon. Jocelyn E. Lim
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Federation Vice-President
Barangay Miputak
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Hon. Kristel V. Ocampo
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Federation Secretary
Barangay Gulayon
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Hon. Rujen E. Bolando
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Federation Treasurer
Barangay Sta. Filomena
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Hon. Anne Quenne L. Gahisan
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Federation P.R.O.
Barangay
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Hon. Noel Resoor
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Federation SGT- at- Arms
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Hon. Luminaire Altruise M.Pinsoy
Barangay Sicayab
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Hon. Dannica Mitz V. Bejer
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Hon. John Anthony A. Maligro
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Hon. Roxan C. Manigsaca
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Hon. Dan Ryan B. Bagarinao
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Hon. Jimmy Q. Abrasaldo, Jr.
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