General Information

Zamboanga Peninsula is both a peninsula and an administrative region in the Philippines. Designated as Region IX, the region consists of three provinces, namely, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay, and the chartered and Independent city of Zamboanga City at the south-eastern tip, with Pagadian City as its new regional center. A town known as “The Philippines Little Spain” and unlike any other cities in the country, Zamboanga City is indeed a small replica of mainland Spain. Without a doubt the Spaniards has made a big mark in our country especially in this particular city.

Economy/Resources

It has the first export-processing zone in Mindanao. Farming and fishing are the main economic activities of the region. It also has rice and corn mills, oil processing, coffee berry processing and processing of latex from rubber. Its home industries include rattan and furniture craft, basket making, weaving and brass work.

Culture

Their culture and heritage has been a mix of both worlds especially their native dialect, Chavacano which is 60% Español and 40% native language.

Climate

The province has a relatively high mean annual rainfall that varies from 1,599 millimeters in drier areas to 3,500 millimeters in the wettest portion. Temperature is relatively warm and constant throughout the year ranging from the minimum temperature of 22 to 35 degrees Celsius.