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Zamboanga Del Norte
Zamboanga del Norte ( Cebuano: ''Amihanang Zamboanga''; Subanon: ''Utara Sembwangan''; tl, Hilagang Zamboanga), officially the Province of Zamboanga del Norte, is a province in the Philippines situated within the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Its capital is Dipolog and the province borders Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay to the south, Misamis Occidental to the east, and the Sulu Sea to the west. Zamboanga del Norte is the largest province of the Zamboanga Peninsula region by land area covering . Zamboanga del Norte is the 26th populous province in the Philippines. History Early history Prior to its creation as a province, Zamboanga del Norte formed the northern portion of the historical province of Zamboanga. The early history of Zamboanga del Norte is shared with that of Zamboanga City, which had been the center of the entire Mindanao area, most notably during the American era. When Zamboanga City became a chartered city on October 12, 1936, it encompas ...
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Labason, Zamboanga Del Norte
Labason, officially the Municipality of Labason ( ceb, Lungsod sa Labason; Subanon language, Subanen: ''Benwa Labason''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Labason''; tl, Bayan ng Labason), is a 3rd class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,934 people. Labason's commercial buildings have improved over the past years. Murcielagos Island is within the municipal jurisdiction of Labason. Etymology The name “Labason” before it came to be had a number of names. Several versions regarding its derivation were gathered, but the most widely known among them is that Labason is from the word “Lab-as”, a Visayan term which means “Fresh Fish”. This place was known for its abundance of fresh fish and it is till even up to now. Early traders called it “Lab-asan”. History The original inhabitants of this place and other sitios were Subanons ...
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Governor Of Zamboanga Del Norte
The governor of Zamboanga del Norte is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Zamboanga del Norte. The governor holds office at the Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Capitol. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the governor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term (although the former governor may return to office after an interval of one term). In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice governor becomes the governor. History Prior to 1952, present-day Zamboanga del Norte was governed by appointed or elected governors under the historical Moro Province (1903-1914) and Province of Zamboanga (1914-1952). List References See also * 2019 Zamboanga del Norte local elections {{Provincial governors in the Philippines Governors of Zamboanga del Norte Politics of Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Norte ( Cebuano: ''Amihanang Zamboanga''; Subanon: ''Utara Sembwangan''; tl, ...
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Jose Dalman, Zamboanga Del Norte
Jose Dalman, officially the Municipality of Jose Dalman ( ceb, Lungsod sa Jose Dalman; Subanen: ''Benwa Jose Dalman''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Jose Dalman''; tl, Bayan ng Jose Dalman), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,881 people. History Jose Dalman was formerly known as Ponot, and was originally part of the municipality of Manukan. It was established as a separate municipality by virtue of Batas Pambansa Blg. 15, approved on January 3, 1979. On April 8, 1983, through the effort of former Assemblyman Guardson Lood, Batas Pambansa Blg. 381 was enacted renaming Ponot to its current name after Jose Dalman, one of the former students of the national hero Jose Rizal during his exile in Dapitan.Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte {{ZamboangaP-geo-stub ...
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Subanon Language
The Subanen languages (also Subanon and Subanun) are a group of closely related Austronesian languages belonging to the Greater Central Philippine subgroup. Often described as a single language, they are considered by linguists as a dialect cluster more than a monolithic language. Subanen languages are spoken in various areas of Zamboanga Peninsula, namely the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur, and in Misamis Occidental of Northern Mindanao. There is also a sizeable Subanen community in Misamis Oriental. Most speakers of Subanen languages go by the name of ''Subanen'', ''Subanon'' or ''Subanun'', while those who adhere to Islam refer to themselves as ''Kalibugan''. Internal classification Jason Lobel (2013:308) classifies the Subanen varieties as follows. *Subanen **Western ***'' Western Subanon'' ***''Western Kolibugan'' **Nuclear ***West Nuclear ****''Tawlet-Kalibugan Subanen'' ****''Salug-Godod Subanen'' ***East Nuclear ****''South ...
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Dipolog
Dipolog, officially the City of Dipolog ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Dipolog; Subanen: ''Gembagel G'benwa Dipuleg/Bagbenwa Dipuleg''; Chavacano: ''Ciudad de Dipolog''; fil, 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. 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 City. The development of the Port of Dipolog, a roll-on/roll-off facility at Barangay Galas, will allow for the eventu ...
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Mutia, Zamboanga Del Norte
Mutia, officially the Municipality of Mutia ( ceb, Lungsod sa Mutia; Subanen: ''Benwa Mutia''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Mutia''; tl, Bayan ng Mutia), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,726 people. Geography Barangays Mutia is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Mutia Profile at PhilAtlas.com* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...br>Philippine Census Information Municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte {{ZamboangaP-geo-stub ...
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Manukan, Zamboanga Del Norte
Manukan, officially the Municipality of Manukan ( ceb, Lungsod sa Manukan; Subanen: ''Benwa Manukan''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Manukan''; tl, Bayan ng Manukan), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,887 people. It is located west of Dipolog City, the provincial capital, and north-east of Zamboanga City, the regional capital. History During the Pre-Spanish era this town was inhabited by the Subanons. During the Spanish colonization, Manukan was a barrio part of (Dapitan City). In the creation of the municipality of Katipunan, this barrio became a barangay Manukan. Chickens were plenty and breeds that supply the northern part of Mindanao come from this town. "Manukan" word means poultry farm. On June 16, 1951, thru the effort of former Congressman (and later Senator) Roseller T. Lim with the help of Governor Serapio J. Datoc of the former Province of Zamboanga, President E ...
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Liloy, Zamboanga Del Norte
Liloy, officially the Municipality of Liloy ( ceb, Lungsod sa Liloy; Subanen: ''Benwa Liloy''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Liloy''; tl, Bayan ng Liloy), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 42,213 people. Liloy is mainly an agricultural community with an economy that relies mostly on crop production such as corn, rice, coconuts, peanuts, and root crops. It is known as the "Peanut Capital of Zamboanga del Norte". History Liloy was once a barrio or barangay of the Municipality of Sindangan. By virtue of Executive Order No. 469 issued by President Elpidio Quirino on August 22, 1951, it became an independent municipal corporation, although the municipal officials were not yet organized. The municipality was inaugurated on December 16 of the same year. The first municipal mayor of Liloy was Arsenia Almonte Teves. Liloy subsequently lost large portions of its territory when the separ ...
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Leon B
Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again from 1296 to 1301 * León (historical region), composed of the Spanish provinces León, Salamanca, and Zamora * Viscounty of Léon, a feudal state in France during the 11th to 13th centuries * Saint-Pol-de-Léon, a commune in Brittany, France * Léon, Landes, a commune in Aquitaine, France * Isla de León, a Spanish island * Leon (Souda Bay), an islet in Souda Bay, Chania, on the island of Crete North America * León, Guanajuato, Mexico, a large city * Leon, California, United States, a ghost town * Leon, Iowa, United States * Leon, Kansas, United States * Leon, New York, United States * Leon, Oklahoma, United States * Leon, Virginia, United States * Leon, West Virginia, United States * Leon, Wisconsin (other), United States, severa ...
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La Libertad, Zamboanga Del Norte
La Libertad, officially the Municipality of La Libertad ( ceb, Lungsod sa La Libertad; Subanen: ''Benwa La Libertad''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de La Libertad''; tl, Bayan ng La Libertad), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 8,119 people. Geography Barangays La Libertad is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. * El Paraiso * La Union * La Victoria * Mauswagon * Mercedes * New Argao * New Bataan * New Carcar * Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish language in the Philippines, Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippines, Philippi ... * San Jose * Santa Catalina * Santa Cruz * Singaran Climate Demographics Economy References External links La Libertad Profile at PhilAtlas.com* Philippine Standard Geographic Codebr>Philippine Cens ...
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Kalawit, Zamboanga Del Norte
Kalawit, officially the Municipality of Kalawit ( ceb, Lungsod sa Kalawit; Subanen: ''Benwa Kalawit''; Chavacano: ''Municipalidad de Kalawit''; tl, Bayan ng Kalawit), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,812 people. It was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 6851 on February 10, 1990. Geography Barangays Kalawit is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. * Batayan * Botong * Concepcion * Daniel Maing (''Dominolog'') * Fatima (''Lacsutan'') * Gatas * Kalawit (''Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippine city or municipality, which may take up the ...'') * Marcelo * New Calamba * Palalian * Paraiso * Pianon * San Jose * Tugop Climate Demographics Economy References External links Kalawit Profile ...
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