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Zamboanga Sibugay

Zamboanga del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. Its capital is Ipil[?] and it borders Zamboanga del Norte to the north, Zamboanga del Sur to the east and Zamboanga City to the southwest. To the south lies Sibuguey Bay[?] in the Moro Gulf. Zamboanga Sibugay is the newest province in the Philippines, created in 2001, when the third district of Zamboanga del Sur split off.

Facts and Figures
Region: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
Capital: Ipil[?]
Founded: February 22, 2001
Population:
2000 census—497,239 (29th smallest).
Density—161 per km² (29th lowest).
Area: 3,087.9 km² (44th largest)
Divisions:
Municipalities—16.
Barangays—388.
Congressional districts—1.
Languages: Cebuano[?], Chavacano[?]
Governor[?]: George T. Hofer (2001-2004)
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Table of contents

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Zamboanga Sibugay is subdivided into 16 municipalities.

Municipalities

Physical

History

External Links

Zamboanga Peninsula: Zamboanga del Norte | Zamboanga del Sur | Zamboanga Sibugay

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