Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
A 3rd class component city in Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX). Known as the "Shrine City of the Philippines" where national hero Jose Rizal was exiled.
DapitanShrine City of the Philippines
🇵🇭 Philippine Context
📊 Key Statistics
Population
85,640(2020)
PSA 2020 Census
🏷️ Also Known As
Shrine City of the Philippines
📜 Historical Significance
Exile site of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal (1892-1896). The Rizal Shrine is a national landmark.
💼 Economy
Heritage tourism (Rizal Shrine), agriculture, fishing.