Explore Dipolog

The capital of Zamboanga del Norte, facing the Sulu Sea on the northwestern rim of the Zamboanga Peninsula — known as the “Gateway to Western Mindanao and Zamboanga Peninsula.”

Dipolog Boulevard beach facing the Sulu Sea — Dipolog Boulevard and the Sulu Sea. Photo: Patrickroque01 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Getting here

Dipolog Airport
2.5 km from the city · flights to Manila and Cebu
Pulauan Port, Dapitan
11 km away · ferries to Dumaguete and Cebu
Land Transport Terminal
Barangay Miputak · buses across the Zamboanga Peninsula

Pasalubong: Dipolog is called the “Bottled Sardines Capital of the Philippines” — bottled sardines are among the city's major products.

Plan your visit

Attractions

Linabo Peak's 3,003 steps, Dipolog Boulevard, the Cathedral, Sungkilaw Falls and more — with a map and directions.

Festivals & Events

The city's yearly calendar — Sinulog sa Dipolog, Katkat Sakripisyo, P'gsalabuk, Adlaw sa Dipolog, Pasko sa Dipolog.

Transportation

Dipolog Airport, the Port of Dipolog and Pulauan Port, the Land Transport Terminal, and local tricycles.

Sources & References

Distances come from the City Government of Dipolog's published profile; current routes are from Wikipedia (checked 2026-10-25). Confirm schedules with operators before travelling.