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Dapitan

Zamboanga del Norte

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Dapitan City is globally celebrated as the Shrine City of the Philippines, famous for being the historic exile site of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, preserved at the Rizal Shrine. It features the historic Santa Cruz beach, Spanish-era heritage zones, and the popular Fantasy Land theme park. Its coastal landscape blends flat historical plains with rolling green hills along the bay.

Type
City
Province
Zamboanga del Norte
Region
Zamboanga Peninsula Region
Island
Mindanao
Area Size
390.53
Latitude
8.6549
Longitude
123.4243

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Festivals

Seafoods Festival
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

Seafoods Festival

During the month of February

The Seafoods Festival in Taguilon, Dapitan City, highlights the local crab species called Kagang. He
Kinabayo Festival
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

Kinabayo Festival

July 23 - 27

The Kinabayo Festival is a spectacular annual event in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, honoring t
Universal Children’s Festival
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

Universal Children’s Festival

Every 1st week of October

The Universal Children’s Festival is a unique annual event held every October in Dapitan City, Zambo
Dapitan's Charter
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

Dapitan's Charter

June 19 - 21

Dapitan's Charter is a significant multi-day celebration commemorating the cityhood of Dapitan. The

Handuraw Festival
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

Handuraw Festival

December 27 - 30

The Handuraw Festival is a significant historical and cultural event in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del

Rizal's Death Anniversary
Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

Rizal's Death Anniversary

December 29

The Handuraw Festival in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, commemorates the death anniversary of th

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