FACTS ABOUT DIPOLOG CITY Part 1

FACTS ABOUT DIPOLOG CITY Part 1
Updated May 29, 2008

Brief History

Dipolog started as a tribal settlement of Subanos or river people who were part of the second wave of Malay migration to the Philippines. In 1834, when a civil government was established by the Spanish Provincial Government of Misamis under which Dipolog as a town belong, a Spanish Recollect Missionary arrived in the town and upon meeting a native asked, "Donde esta el Capitan? The native understanding only the word "Capitan", pointed to the West and said in Subano word: DI…PAG" meaning across the river. The Padre guided by his muchacho went to the place pointed by the native and named it DIPAG. Through the years, this was corrupted by mispronunciation and the intermingling of Visayan and Subano words into what it is today…………..DIPOLOG.

Dipolog was declared as a municipality on July 1, 1913 by then Governor Mindanao, General john J. Pershing and became a full pledged City on January 1, 1970 after President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Rep. Act No. 5520 into law on June 21, 1969.

The warm hospitality of the Dipolognons is recognized throughout thus, the official name, "ORCHID CITY", the symbol of achievement and magnetic beauty that compels people to flock to it. Moreover, Dipolognons are also famous for their artistic talents, deep religiosity, and easygoing nature.


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) 24,113 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.

Land Use:

Agriculture 9,787.0375

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.


Climate / Topography

Dipolog has a mild and moderate climate where rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. It has a distinct dry and rainy season. The dry season begins from February to April and the Wet season starts from June to January. The hottest month is April at 30 degree Celsius and the coolest month is December at 19 degree Celsius. The prevailing wind is northeast. Wind with velocity of 2 degrees and 7% exposure to typhoon. Mean temperature is 26.68 degrees Celsius.

Population / Languages & Dialects

The city has over 100,000 residents (108,570 as of 2002 projected) 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.

Religious Sects

Roman Catholic has the highest number of followers, which accounts 95% of the population. The remaining 5% comprise Christians of different denominations.

Ethnic Groups

The inhabitants of Dipolog are mostly migrants from Visayas, particularly from the Provinces of Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol, Siquijor, Leyte and Samar. There are few Ilonggos, Tausug and Pampagueños in the city. A significant number of Chinese also reside in the city. People from highland/tribal community are mostly Subanens.

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.

Social and Health Facilities

Social & Health Indicators

Literacy Rate 99.00%

Mortality Rate 5.8

Morbidity Rate 158.

Infant Mortality 14.0

Maternal Mortality Rate 0.0

Crude Birth Rate 26.2

Crude Death Rate 5.85

No. and Percentage of malnourished children (0 preschoolers)

Mild 4,431 23.64%

Moderate 510 2.72%

Severe 48 0.26%

Environment
Flora Gemelina, Mahogany, Teakwood, Acacia,
Narra, Ipil-Ipil, Molave, Herbs & Shrubs
Fauna Livestock, Hogs, Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds
Monkeys
Revenue / Income


Tax Revenue Php 174,766,160.85
Operating & Miscellaneous Revenue 9,826,728.92
Economic Enterprise Operation 18,743,252.09

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 Yu - ABC President

Hon. Soliva - SK President


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