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Ipil, Philippines

Ipil is a town of 19,195 people in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.

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Population19,195 GeoNames
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
Elevation27 m 89 ft
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area241.6 km²
Nearest airportIpil Airport (IPE) 2 km

Why visit Ipil

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.

About Ipil

Ipil, officially the Municipality of Ipil (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Ipil; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Ipil, Jawi: ايڠد نو ايڤل; Chavacano: Municipalidad de Ipil; Tagalog: Bayan ng Ipil), is a municipality and capital of the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 96,363 people. Ipil is the most populous municipality of Zamboanga Sibugay, and the second most populous in Region IX after Sindangan.

From the Wikipedia article Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Travel tips from other travellers: Ipil on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Things to do8

Buloan Hill

Scenic view · 9.3 km

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Doña Josefa Waterfalls

Waterfall · 10.9 km

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Matanog Peak

Scenic view · 9.8 km

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Mount Palina

Scenic view · 10.8 km

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Mount Silingan

Scenic view · 9.3 km

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Naga Lighthouse

Lighthouse · 12.1 km

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Quipit Peak

Scenic view · 10.9 km

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Tagbilat Falls

Waterfall · 11.6 km

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Museums and landmarks1

Ipil Rotunda Obelisk

Monument and historic site

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Ipil Municipal Park

Park

President Sergio Osmeña Street

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Purok Talisay

Park · 10.0 km

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Science Park

Park · 9.7 km

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Titay Plaza

Park · 9.9 km

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Titay Public Cemetery

Park · 10.5 km

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Restaurants and cafes19

Super Bread

Bakery

24/7

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MaCha Milk Tea

Cafe

Pagadian-Zamboanga City Highway

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Poblacion, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Restaurant

Ipil-Liloy-Sindangan Road

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RLCC Marketing Chill Time

Bar and pub

Pagadian-Zamboanga City Highway

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Red Ribbon

Bakery

Pagadian-Zamboanga City Highway

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Cassy's Sweet Bites & Grill

Cafe

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Ipil Citi Suites Grill & Bistro

Restaurant · 0.6 km

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Mi Jardin

Restaurant · 0.7 km

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Yummies Bakeshop

Bakery · 9.6 km

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Chowking

Fast food · Asian

Pagadian-Zamboanga City Highway

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Greenwich

Fast food · Pizza

Pagadian-Zamboanga City Highway

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Jollibee

Fast food · Burger

Ipil-Zamboanga City Highway

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History

Ipil used to be known as Sanito, a place under barrio Bacalan under the Municipality of Kabasalan. It was a swampy area and a docking spot for pioneering Ilocanos who settled in the upper areas of Titay. Ipil was a jumping point for their lantsa sailing to Zamboanga City. The first mayor of Ipil was Gregorio Dar, an Ilocano who came from Titay. The Dar Family were the second batch of Ilocanos who settled upon the invitation of Mariano Families who are among the first batch of Ilocanos from Luzon. When Sanito became a Town in 1949, its name was changed to Ipil, as there were many Ipil trees found within the said locale.

The territory was further reduced when, through Batas Pambansa Blg. 183 of 1982, fourteen barangays were separated to create the municipality of Roseller Lim.

From the History section of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay7

Churches and places of worship9

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Shopping4

Gas and EV charging7

Schools, colleges and libraries74

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Healthcare6

Map of Ipil

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Getting there and nearby towns

Ipil Airport (IPE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 km away.

  • Titay 6 km northwest, about 6 min by car
  • Dalangin 7 km north, about 7 min by car
  • Palomoc 15 km north, about 15 min by car
  • Naga 18 km east, about 18 min by car
  • Batu 27 km east, about 27 min by car
  • Tampilisan 28 km northeast, about 28 min by car
  • Kipit 30 km north, about 30 min by car
  • Kalawit 32 km north, about 32 min by car
  • Monching 32 km east, about 32 min by car
  • Payao 32 km southeast, about 32 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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