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Dipolog, Philippines

Dipolog, officially the City of Dipolog, is a component city and capital of the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 136,528 people making it the most populous in the province.

Type CityPopulation 136,528

Why go

  • Capital city of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines.
  • Served by Pagadian Airport (PAG).

History

Dipolog, officially the City of Dipolog, is a component city and capital of the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 136,528 people making it the most populous in the province.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Dipolog-Polanco Road, Dipolog City, 7100 · delivery.yellowcabpizza.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · Quezon Avenue, Dipolog City, 7100 · order.greenwich.com.ph
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Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · Quezon Avenue, Dipolog, 7100 · manginasal.ph
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Rizal Avenue, Dipolog City, 7100 · boscoffee.com
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Indoor

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Airports

Dipolog Airport (DPL) 5.7 km to the centre
Dipolog, ZAN, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Manila, Cebu, Davao (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Cebu Pacific 5J (ATR, A319, A320) · 3 routes: Cebu, Davao, Manila
  • Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Labo Airport (OZC) 67 km to the centre
Ozamiz, MSC, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, Philippine Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Manila, Cebu (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Cebu Pacific 5J (A320, ATR) · 2 routes: Cebu, Manila
  • Air Philippines 2P (A320) · 1 route: Manila
  • Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Pagadian Airport (PAG) 85 km to the centre
Pagadian, ZAS, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cebu Pacific) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Cebu, Manila (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
  • Cebu Pacific 5J (A319, A320, ATR) · 2 routes: Cebu, Manila

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Liloy Community Airport 96 km to the centre
Liloy, ZAN, PH
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Dapitan
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre · Philippine Ports Authority
Outdoor
Dipolog
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre · Philippine Ports Authority
Outdoor
Siaton - Dapitan
Ferry route
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Dumaguete - Dipolog
Ferry route · Lite Shipping Corporation
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Dumaguete - Dapitan
Ferry route · Montenegro Shipping Lines;Super Shuttle RORO;Cokaliong Shipping Lines;Asian Marine Transport;George & Peter Lines;Archipelago Philippine Ferries;Aleson Shipping
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Oslob - Dipolog
Ferry route · Lite Shipping Corporation
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Cebu - Dipolog
Ferry route · Medallion Transport, Inc.
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Cebu - Dapitan
Ferry route
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Dapitan - Zamboanga
Ferry route
Outdoor
Manila - Dapitan
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pagadian Airport (PAG); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DPL has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Manila, Cebu, Davao). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Dapitan, 5.4 km); routes include Siaton - Dapitan, Dumaguete - Dipolog, Dumaguete - Dapitan.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dipolog, Philippines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing