Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines Ā· Asia
Dapitan sits on the route: 20 minutes from Sibutao.
Dapitan is a town located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. With a population of 87,699, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Dapitan sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dapitan to your route.
Dapitan, officially the City of Dapitan (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dapitan; Subanon: Gembagel G'benwa Dapitan/Bagbenwa Dapitan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Dapitan), is a component city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 87,699 people.
It is historicallyRead more
significant as the place where JosƩ Rizal was exiled by the Spanish colonial authorities for his threat to start revolutionary activities. He is considered a national hero, and this is known as the "Shrine City in the Philippines." The city is also home to Gloria's Fantasyland, the first amusement park in Mindanao.
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Dapitan is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 8.6561 latitude, 123.4227 longitude.
Dapitan has a population of approximately 87,699 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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