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Dipolog, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Dipolog is a mid-size city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 93,549. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

93,549 Population 1,005/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
89.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Dipolog

Dipolog

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.

People

Population93,549
Density1,005/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain89.4 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population93,549
Population Density1,005 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates8.5670°, 123.3347°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation89.4 inches (2,271 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dipolog

Dipolog is a mid-size city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 93,549. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Dipolog

Dipolog has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2271 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.1°C / 79°F 23.6° / 29.4° 107.4
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 23.3° / 30° 79.6
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 23.4° / 31.1° 97.1
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 24° / 32.2° 133.9
May 28.1°C / 83°F 25.2° / 32.8° 182.7
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 25.1° / 31.1° 319.7
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 24.8° / 30.2° 255.4
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 24.9° / 30.8° 203.1
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 24.8° / 30.5° 185.3
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 25° / 30.4° 272.6
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 25.1° / 30.2° 239.3
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 24.4° / 29.9° 194.7
Dipolog has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area93.1 sq mi (241.1 km²)
Population Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates8.5670°N, 123.3347°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.4"
135% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 149 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 64 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 116 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 68 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 122 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 113 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 37 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 90 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 127 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 146 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 31 km
Aug 26, 2009 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.3 118 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 223 km
2021 Rai Category 4 171 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 296 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 48 km
2005 Roke Category 1 264 km
1995 Zack Category 2 250 km
1994 Owen Category 1 213 km
1993 Nell Category 1 220 km
1990 Mike Category 4 226 km
1986 Marge Category 1 211 km
1984 Ike Category 4 173 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 78 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in

Dipolog has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (3.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Dipolog

Institution Type Founded Website
Andres Bonifacio College College 1940
Colegio de San Francisco Javier of Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, Inc. College
College of Agriculture College
College of Computing Studies Department College
College of Education College
Dipolog City Institute of Technology College
Dipolog Medical Center College Foundation College Visit →
DMCCFI Tech-Voc Department College
Jose Rizal Memorial State University University
Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Dipolog University Visit →
Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Katipunan University Visit →
Livelihood Skills Development and Enhancement Center College
Medina Foundation College College
Saint Estanislao Kostka College College
Saint Vincent's College College

Schools in Dipolog

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Galas Elementary School
Barra Elementary School
Dipolog City National High School
Estaka Central School
Magsaysay Elementary School
Dipolog Community School, Inc.
Sicayab Elementary School
Zamboanga del Norte National High School - Turno
Santa Filomena Integrated School
Dicayas Elementary School
Saint John Elementary School
Linabo Elementary School
Minaog Elementary School
Sicayab National High School
Santa Isabel Elementary School
Galas National High School
Sicayab Elementary School
Turno Elementary School
Upper Dicayas Integrated School
Dipolog Pilot Demonstration School
Miputak National High School
Miputak East Central School
Saint Mary's Academy
SVC Basic Education Campus
Zamboanga Norte National High School
Santo Niño Elementary School
Biasong Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Dipolog

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Unbox Radio pop, top40 MP3

Museums in Dipolog

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adasa Ancestral House
Balay Hamoy Museum
Museo Dipolog
ONAY Museum
Rizal Park and Shrine Dapitan
Rizaliana Museum

Libraries in Dipolog

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dapitan City Public Library0.0
Zamboanga del Norte Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dipolog

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagsakan ni Edad
Dapitan City Public Market
Dapitan City Temporary Public Market
Dipolog City Central Public Market
Dipolog City Food Terminal
Dried Goods Section
Dry Goods Market
Ilaya Public Market
Katipunan Public Market
Manukan Public Market
Obay Public Market
Polanco Public Market
Punta Public Market
Rizal Public Market
Roxas New Public Market
Taboan Public Market
Wet Market

Hotels in Dipolog

26 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AJ Inn Pension House
Ariana Hotel
C & L Sea View Hotel
CL Inn and Fastfood
D' Hotel and Suites
FSA Traders Inn
Gardenville Suites
Green Mellow Court
GV Hotel
Happytelle
Hotel Camila 1
Hotel Camila 2
JM Compound
JNM Hotel
Josefa's Guest House
Meaco Royal Hotel
Mibang Hotel
Missio Dei Hotel
Pepic's Lodge
Quarto Pensionne
The Premises Hotel
The West End Court
The West End Court Hotel
TMC Apartelle
Top Plaza Hotel
Top Plaza Pensionne

Restaurants in Dipolog

34 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1988 Bistro
Alison's Food Plaza
Baba Ayman's Satti
Baybay
Biaño's Pizzaderia
Big Joe's Cafe
Café Isabelle
Cafe Isabelle
Central Eatery
Chicken Ati-atihan
Chlisy Craft Cafe
CLS Food Plaza
Cristobal Casa Cocina
Goodtimes Cafe
Grandma's Best Restaurant and Bakeshop
Grazziana Pizza
Ikkokuya Ramen Bistro
Jo's Chicken Inato
Jo's Chicken Inato/Nona's Grill House
Kambal Inasal
Marlo's
Montaño's Tapas & Beer
Morgia's BBQ House-Main
Moto Brew by Saga
Scooters
Seabreeze Cafe
St. Elly's Grill
Sunburst
The Farmhouse by Klung's Melting Pot
The Melting Pot
Tonino's
Umami
Valdia Gardens Cuisine
Yoshidon Cafe

Cafes in Dipolog

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animatrix Internet Cafe
Beter Brews Cafe
Bistro Chasah
Bo's Coffee
Bo's Coffee
Buenas Coffee and more
Cafe Nicasio
Chops Cafe
D'espacio Café Dipolog
Galley Cafe
Kofi Rubi
Qah'wah Street
Tazzino Coffee

Cinemas in Dipolog

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CityMall Cinema

Clinics in Dipolog

10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apex Heart Care Clinic
CCAH Emergency Room
CCAH Out-Patient Department
Dipag Med
Dipolog City Dialysis Center
KliniQa sa Dipolog
Limsi Medical Clinic
PrimeMed Multi-Specialty & Diagnostic Center
The AGAPE Health Care Center
ZNMC Dialysis Center

Dentists in Dipolog

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asprer Dental Care
City Dental Spa
White Stone Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Dipolog

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dipolog City Public Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Dipolog

27 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex
Caltex
Caltex
Caltex
Chevy Petron Service Station
Dragon Fuel
Green Fuel
Jetti
Jetti
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
PH #1434791395
PH #961072342
PH #961080602
PH #971118433
PH #971541271
Seaoil
Seaoil
Seaoil
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Dipolog

26 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1st Valley Bank
Asia United Bank
BDO
BDO
BDO Network Bank
BPI
China Bank Savings
Chinabank
CitySavings
Community Rural Bank of Dipolog City
DBP
EastWest Unibank
First Consolidated Bank
Katipunan Bank
Landbank
Metrobank
Metrobank
Philippine Business Bank
PNB
Producers Bank
PSBank
RCBC
Rural Bank of Rizal
Security Bank
Security Bank
UCPB Savings Bank

Shopping Malls in Dipolog

7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aetrium
CityMall Dipolog
Dipolog Center Mall
Dipolog Shopping Center
Lee Plaza City Central
The MGM Square
Vallecer Plaza

Gyms in Dipolog

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A ROAR Fitness Gym
Boulevard Fitness Center

Stadiums & Teams in Dipolog

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dipolog

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Liloy Community AirportSmall Airport
Siquijor AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dipolog

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LBC Express
LBC Express
PHLPost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dipolog

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alliance Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
Divine Mercy Chapel
Elim Center of Revival
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lokal ng Dipolog City, Iglesia ni Cristo
Medalla Milagrosa/San Isidro Chapel
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Parish of Saint Roch
Saint Isidore the Laborer Chapel
Saint John Neumann Parish
Saint Joseph Spouse of Mary Parish
Saint Roch Chapel - Santa Isabel
Saints Peter and Paul Parish
Sanctuary Christian Fellowship Church
Sola Scriptura Christian Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Church of Christ in the Philippines

Explore Near Dipolog

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Area
241.1 km² (93.1 mi²)
Founded
1913
Postal Code
7100
Website
dipologcity.gov.ph/

Around Dipolog

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 30
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 16
Restaurants 27
Cafes 13
Bars 6
Supermarkets 4
Banks 17
Museums 1
Hotels 20
Parks 2
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Dipolog

6 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Fort de Dapitan
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Galeria Indelecio
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Pulauan Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Langtoy Hill
  • • Linabo Peak
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Ilihan Hill

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dipolog

What is the population of Dipolog?

Dipolog has a population of 93,549 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1,005 people per square mile, spread across 93.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dipolog?

Dipolog has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.4 inches.

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