What is the old name of Pagadian City?

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711, Zamboanga was divided into into two provinces: Zamboanga Del Sur and Zamboanga Del Norte. It was on September 17, 1952 when the Province of Zamboanga del Sur was formally approved and Pagadian became its capital town.

What barangay is Pagadian City?

Barangay San Jose
Elevation of the urban area of the city ranges from 1 MSL (mean sea level) near Pagadian Bay to about 100 MSL in the area of Barangay San Jose.

Is Pagadian part of Zamboanga del Norte?

711 dividing Zamboanga into two provinces – Norte (north) and Sur (south). Pagadian became the capital town of the newly established province of Zamboanga del Sur. It became a chartered city through R.A. 5478, becoming the third city in the Zamboanga Peninsula (Administrative Region).

How many barangays are there in Pagadian City?

54 barangays
Barangays. Pagadian has 54 barangays as shown in the following table.

Why is Pagadian called Little Hong Kong of the South?

Pagadian is called the “Little Hong Kong of the South” because of its rolling terrain, reminiscent of the former Crown colony. Shops and restaurants also litter the city, said Co.

What is Pagadian known for?

Pagadian City, known as the “Little Hong Kong of the South” for its mountainous terrain, is the capital of the province of Zamboanga del Sur and the regional center of the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Is Pagadian City a province?

Pagadian City is in the Zamboanga del Sur province. Zamboanga del Sur is within Region IX in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Pagadian City is the capital of Zamboaga del Sur. Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,046 barangays, 1488 municipalities, 146 cities, 81 provinces.

What is Pagadian City known for?

In which city is Mindanao known as Little Hongkong?

Located down south in Mindanao Philippines, Pagadian has the bustle of a modern city yet still has the charms of small town living. The city is known as the “Little Hong Kong of the South” for its mountainous terrain.

What is the capital of Pagadian City?

province of Zamboanga del Sur
Pagadian, officially the City of Pagadian, is a 2nd class component city and the capital of the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It is the regional center of Zamboanga Peninsula and the second-largest city in the region, after the independent city of Zamboanga.