- At one time Zamboanga was the largest city in the world in terms of land area. Today, its borders cover 148,000 hectares including 25 islands.

- The city's 600,000 population is comprised of 65 percent Christians and 35 percent Muslims.

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- During the month of October, the city celebrates the Hermosa Festival with a race of colorful vintas or the Regade de Zamboanga, street dancing, and a Seafood Festival.
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What you are is what you have been, and what you will be is what you do now. - Buddha