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From a small town replete with history, Dapitan took a giant step forward and became a chartered city by virtue of Republic Act No. 3811 which was signed by then President Diosdado Macapagal on 22 June 1963, thus becoming the first city in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte.
were the words of the Philippines’ foremost hero and martyr, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, about Dapitan, his place of exile from 1892 to 1996, in an unfinished novel he wrote entitled Dapitan .
NEWS ARTICLE CITY IFORMATION DIVISION ICYMI: The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) came to Dapitan during the First Mayor Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos National Youth and Schools Chess Championships at the Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center on September 17 - 22, 2022.
Tourism. The City is endowed with numerous accessible beautiful scenic white sand beaches located along its long coast line and the two island barangays Silinog and Aliguay. The most developed of these beaches is the Dakak Beach, located in barangay Taguilon where the famous Dakak Park and Beach Resort can be found.
Welcome to Dapitan. About Dapitan; Geographical Location; Political Subdivision & Area; Demography; Map of Dapitan City; History. Dapitan History; Present and Previous Mayors; How to Get Here; Government. Government Profile; City Seal; Vision and Mission; 8 Point Agenda; Local Officials; National Officials; SP Committee Membership; Gad Corner ...
BARANGAYS. There are 50 barangays of which eight (8) barangays are considered urban located at the poblacion, twenty seven (27) are interior, thirteen (13) are coastal and the remaining two (2), Aliguay and Selinog are island barangays. URBAN BARANGAYS.
Mayor Seth Frederick Pal Jalosjos is serving as the 11th City Mayor of Dapitan. Taking the challenge as Local Chief Executive, he desires to bring genuine public service to every Dapitanons. Towards continued progress, he brings energy and enthusiasm in gearing Dapitan to greater heights.
Dapitan City is rich in historical treasure, Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero spent four years in exile in this city which established the city’s identity as a unique and historical place in the Philippines.
Rizal Shrine. This is the major historical landmark of Dapitan City. It refers to the more or less sixteen (16) hectares estate of Dr. Jose P. Rizal which he purchased in Barangay Talisay and is approximately two (2) kilometers NW from the City Hall.
CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE. National Highway, Corner Sunset Boulevard, Barangay Dawo, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, 7101, Philippines. Telephone Number: Trunk Lines : (065) 917 5792 / (065) 917 5827 / (065) 908 3146.
