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The City of Zamboanga (Zamboangueño Chavacano/Spanish: Ciudad de Zamboanga) is a highly urbanized, independent and a chartered city located in Mindanao, Philippines. It is currently ranked as the 6th most populous city. According to statistics compiled by the Philippine government, the most dominant religion in the city is Christianity with 73% of the population adhering to the faith. The majority of Christians are Roman Catholics with minorities of Protestants and Orthodox Christians. The remaining 27% percent belongs to other non-Christian faiths such us Buddhism and Islam. The Official and/or Native language of Zamboanga City is Zamboangueño Chavacano, a Philippine-Spanish Creole. Other common languages in the city are Tagalog, English and Bisaya/Cebuano. Fookien (a Chinese dialect) and Tausug are also prevalent. Approximately 64% of the city’s population consists of the native families of the old Zamboanga, who were greatly influenced by the Spanish culture and lifestyle which is now called as a pure Chavacano de Zamboanga or Zamboangueño.

Bien bonito aqui na Zamboanga, hinde verdad que lugar este de mga terorista, bien sabroso el mga comida aki y mucho onde pwede anda pasya y visita.

SITES TO SEE

Cruz Major (Cruz mayor) in Abong2x, overlooking the Basilan strait

Path to the garden of the Bird Sanctuary in Pasonanca

Remembering Alkaldesa Maria Clara Lobregat

What you find upon entering the museum in Fort Pilar

Where devotees light their candles in Fort Pilar

The Pink Sands of Sta. Cruz Island

The Metropolitan Cathedral Church

Fort Pilar

Paseo del Mar

Pasonanca pool

Rizal Park Fronting the City Hall

Plaza Pershing

Dullian Waterfalls

This makes Zamboanga the Sardines capital of the Philippines

Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Grandstand

Pasonanca Park (Jardin de Ma'am Caling as locals call it)

Zamboanga Golf Club

Panoramic View of the Harbor Line

Fort Pilar Fortress

Kusina Zamboanga

Chicken BBQ in Greenfields Mano-mano Resto, May look like a regular bbq served but it has that tangy sweet-spicy taste that'll delight your taste buds!