One of the newest provinces in the Philippines, Zamboanga Sibugay is located on the southwestern part of Zamboanga Peninsula Region. It is bounded on the north by Zamboanga del Norte, on the east by Zamboanga Del Sur, on the south by Mindanao Sea, and on the west by Sulu Sea. Terrain is mostly hilly and mountainous in the interior and flat in the coastal areas. Its Territories include Olutanga Island and Sacol Island. Climate in the eastern part of the province is rainy throughout the year while in the western part is relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year.

Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Capitol

Agricultural production of Zamboanga Sibugay in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand metric tons, rank among 79 provinces)

Animal inventory of Zamboanga Sibugay in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand, rank among 79 provinces)

A total of 14 banks were operating in the province with total deposits of 1.8 billion pesos. Poverty incidence was 40.5 in 2006, higher than the national average of 32.9%.

Its fertile agricultural lands coupled with good typhoon-free climate is ideal for high value commercial crops such as rubber, cacao, coffee, sweet corn, other fruits and vegetables. Goat and cattle raising processing of halal foods have great potential not only for domestic consumption but also for export. A modern cold storage terminal should be put up.

1. Olutanga Island - covered with mangroves
2. Eleven Islands - has beaches
3. Pandilusan Island Beach in Payao
4. Litayon Island Beach in Alicia
5. Baluran Falls - in Imelda
6. Moalboal Caves in Titay town near the capital town of Ipil
7. Tagbilat, Dalisay, Malagandis, Basay and Palina Waterfall in Ipil
8. Caves in Tungawan and Talusan

Capitol photo credit to ivanhenares.com

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