Zamboanga Sibugay
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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.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
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Region: Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)
Capital: Ipil
Founded: February 22, 2001
Population:
2000 census—497,239 (29th smallest)
Density—161 per km² (29th lowest)
2000 census—497,239 (29th smallest)
Density—161 per km² (29th lowest)
Area: 3,087.9 km² (44th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—16
Barangays—388
Congressional districts—1
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—16
Barangays—388
Congressional districts—1
Governor: George T. Hofer (2004-2007)
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People and Culture
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Economy
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Geography
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Political
Zamboanga Sibugay is subdivided into 16 municipalities.
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Municipalities
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Physical
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History
Created by Republic Act No. 8973 on February 22, 2001.
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| Regions and Provinces of Mindanao | |
| Zamboanga Peninsula: | Zamboanga del Norte | Zamboanga del Sur | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Northern Mindanao: | Bukidnon | Camiguin | Lanao del Norte | Misamis Occidental | Misamis Oriental |
| Davao Region: | Compostela Valley | Davao | Davao del Sur | Davao Oriental |
| SOCCSKSARGEN: | Cotabato | Sarangani | South Cotabato | Sultan Kudarat |
| Caraga: | Agusan del Norte | Agusan del Sur | Surigao del Norte | Surigao del Sur |
| ARMM: | Basilan | Lanao del Sur | Maguindanao | Sulu | Tawi-Tawi |
