Zamboanga City in the Philippines has a total of 98 barangays. 

1. Arena Blanco-Canelar
2. Ayala
3. Baliwasan
4. Baliwasan Grande
5. Baliwasan Seaside
6. Boalan
7. Bolong
8. Buenavista
9. Bunguiao
10. Busay
11. Cabaluay
12. Cabatangan
13. Cacao
14. Calabasa
15. Calarian
16. Camino Nuevo
17. Campo Islam
18. Campo Uno
19. Canelar
20. Capisan
21. Cawit
22. Culianan
23. Curuan
24. Dita
25. Divisoria
26. Dulian Bunguiao
27. Dulian Pasonanca
28. Dumalinao
29. Dumagsa
30. Fabian
31. Guiwan
32. Kasanyangan
33. La Paz
34. Labuan
35. Lamisahan
36. Landang Gua
37. Landang Laum
38. Lanzones
39. Lapakan
40. Latuan
41. Licomo
42. Limaong
43. Limpapa
44. Lubigan
45. Lumayang
46. Lumbangan
47. Lunzuran
48. Maasin
49. Mampang
50. Manalipa
51. Mangusu
52. Manicahan
53. Mariki
54. Mercedes
55. Muti
56. Pamucutan
57. Pangapuyan
58. Panubigan
59. Pasilmanta
60. Pasobolong
61. Pasonanca
62. Patalon
63. Putik
64. Quiniput
65. Recodo
66. Rio Hondo
67. Salaan
68. San Jose Cawa-Cawa
69. San Jose Gusu
70. San Ramon
71. Sangali
72. Sangali Centro
73. Sibulao
74. Sinunuc
75. Sinubong
76. Sinunuc Proper
77. Sta. Barbara
78. Sta. Catalina
79. Sta. Maria
80. Sta. Maria (Pob.)
81. Sta. Maria (Talisayan)
82. Sta. Teresa
83. Sto. Niño
84. Tagasilay
85. Taguiti
86. Talabaan
87. Talisayan
88. Talon-Talon
89. Taluksangay
90. Tetuan
91. Tictapul
92. Tigbalabag
93. Tigtabon
94. Tolosa
95. Tugbungan
96. Tulungatung
97. Tumaga
98. Tumalutab
Legislative Department

The legislative power in Zamboanga City is held by the Sangguniang Panglungsod, which is a unicameral
body. The composition of the Sangguniang Panglungsod is as follows:

1. Vice Mayor: The Vice Mayor serves as the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panglungsod
and is elected citywide.
2. Councilors: There are eight councilors representing two legislative districts in the city. They are
elected for a term of three years.
3. Chairman of the Liga ng mga Barangay: The Chairman of the Liga ng mga Barangay, which is an
association of barangay officials, serves as an ex officio member of the Sangguniang
Panglungsod.
4. President of the Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan: The President of the Pederasyon ng
mga Sangguniang Kabataan, which represents the youth sector, also serves as an ex officio
member of the Sangguniang Panglungsod.

The elected members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod can be re-elected, but they are not allowed to
serve for more than three consecutive terms.

In the event of a vacancy in the Sanggunian, such as when a councilor or an ex officio member is unable
to fulfill their duties, the President of the Philippines has the authority to appoint a replacement to fill the
vacancy. In the case of a vacancy in the representation of the youth sector or the barangay sector, the
vacancy is automatically filled by the next-ranking official in the respective organization.
Executive Department

The City Government of Zamboanga has several assistant positions as required by the 1991 Local
Government Code, including:

1. City Treasurer: Responsible for managing the city's financial resources, including collection and
disbursement of funds.

2. City Accountant: In charge of maintaining the city's financial records and preparing financial
statements.

3. City Budget Officer: Responsible for the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the city's
budget.

4. City Planning and Development Coordinator: Oversees the city's planning and development initiatives,
including land use planning, urban development, and infrastructure projects.

5. City Engineer: Manages the city's engineering department and is responsible for the planning, design,
and implementation of public works projects.

6. City Health Officer: Oversees the delivery of health services in the city, including public health
programs, sanitation, and disease prevention.

7. City Civil Registrar: Responsible for civil registration services, such as birth, marriage, and death
registrations.

8. City Administrator: Assists the mayor in the overall administration of the city government, including
coordinating with different departments and implementing policies and programs.

9. City Legal Officer: Provides legal advice and representation to the city government, handles legal
matters, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

10. City Veterinarian: Manages the city's veterinary services, including animal health programs,
vaccination campaigns, and enforcement of animal-related regulations.
11. City Social Welfare and Development Officer: Oversees social welfare programs and services in the
city, including assistance to vulnerable individuals and families, community development, and disaster
response.

12. City General Services Officer: Responsible for managing the city's general services, including
procurement, maintenance of city properties and facilities, and fleet management.

In addition to these mandatory positions, the 1991 Local Government Code also allows for optional
positions depending on the needs and priorities of the city. Some of these optional positions mentioned
include:

1. City Architect: Handles architectural planning and design for the city's infrastructure projects.

2. City Information Officer: Manages public information and communication efforts of the city
government.

3. City Agriculturist: Oversees agricultural programs and services, promotes sustainable farming
practices, and supports the development of the agricultural sector.

4. City Population Officer: Handles population-related data and programs, including demographic
research and family planning initiatives.

5. City Environment and Natural Resources Officer: Manages environmental conservation and natural
resource management efforts within the city.

6. City Cooperatives Officer: Supports the development and promotion of cooperative enterprises within
the city, providing assistance and guidance to cooperative organizations.

It's important to note that the specific organizational structure and titles of these assistant positions may
vary based on the policies and regulations implemented by the Zamboanga City Government.
2007–2010

Position Name
Mayor Hon. Celso Lobregat
Vice Mayor Hon. Manuel Jose M. Dalipe
First District
Representative Hon. Maria Isabelle C. Salazar
Mariano, Charlie
Jimenez, Cesar L.
Cabato, Jaime U.
Sadain, Melchor Rey K.
Councilors
Abarro, Ethelinda M.
Lim, Rodolfo R.
Valesco, Rogelio Jr L.
Biel, Luis III R.
Second District
Representative Hon. Erico Basilio A. Fabian
Iturralde, Cesar S.
Elago, Juan Climaco P.
Rodriguez, Edmundo S.
Nuño, Lilia M.
Councilors
Natividad, Roel B.
Guingona, Benjamin III E.
Saavedra, Eduardo Jr T.
Candido, Reynerio S.

2010–2013

Position Name
Mayor Hon. Celso Lobregat
Vice Mayor Hon. Cesar Iturralde
First District
Representative Hon. Maria Isabelle C. Salazar
Cabato, Jaime U.
Sadain, Melchor Rey K.
Jimenez, Cesar L.
Bayot, Rodolfo
Councilors
Valesco, Rogelio Jr L.
Biel, Luis III R.
Lim, Rodolfo R.
Abubakar, Myra Paz V
Second District
Representative Hon. Erico Basilio A. Fabian
Nuño, Lilia M.
Guingona, Benjamin III
Saavedra, Eduardo Jr
Candido, Reyniero
Councilors
Agan, Rommel
Ramos, Percival
Elago, Vincent Paul
Edding, Al- Jihan R.

2013–2016

Position Name
Mayor Hon. Maria Isabelle C. Salazar
Vice Mayor Hon. Cesar Iturralde
 First District
Representative Hon. Celso Lobregat
Mariano, Charlie
Jimenez, Cesar Jr. L.
Pareja, Josephine
Sadain, Melchor Rey K.
Councilors
Bayot, Rodolfo
Abubakar, Myra Paz
Valesco, Rogelio Jr L.
Biel, Luis III R.
Second District
Representative Hon. Lilia Macrohon-Nuño
Elago, Vincent Paul
Elago, Juan Climaco P.
Alavar, Miguel III
Ramos, Percival
Councilors
Natividad, Roel B.
Guingona, Benjamin IV
Saavedra, Eduardo Jr T.
Agan, Rommel

2016–2019

Position Name
Mayor Hon. Maria Isabelle C. Salazar
Vice Mayor Hon. Cesar Iturralde
First District
Representative Hon. Celso L. Lobregat
 Bayot, Rodolfo M.
Pareja, Josephine
Jimenez, Cesar M.
Mariano, Charlie
Councilors
Atilano, Elbert
Abubakar, Myra Paz V.
Lim, Rodolfo R.
Cabato, Marxander Jaime
Second District
Representative Hon. Manuel Jose Dalipe
Elago, Juan Climaco P.
Alavar, Miguel III
Agan, Rommel
Guingona, Benjamin IV
Councilors
Villaflores, Jimmy
Edding, Al-Jihan R.
Nuño, Lilibeth M.
Arquiza, Teodyver A.

2019–2022

Position Name
Mayor Hon. Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar
Vice Mayor Hon. Rommel S. Agan
First District
Representative Hon. Cesar L. Jimenez, Jr.
Pareja, Josephine E.
Atilano, Elbert
Olaso, Khymer Adan T.
Macrohon, Joselito A.
Councilors
Valesco, Rogelio Jr L.
Jimenez, Cesar M.
dela Cruz, Crisanto B.[4][5]
Omaga, El King K.
Second District
Representative Hon. Manuel Jose M. Dalipe
Councilors Dalipe, John M.
  Guingona, Benjamin IV
  Elago, Juan Climaco P.
  Nuño, Lilibeth M.
  Alavar, Miguel III C.
  Edding, Al-Jihan R.
  Villaflores, Jimmy B.
  Elago, Vincent Paul A.
Ex-officio Councilors
ABC President Hon. Jerry E. Perez[6]
SK Federation President Hon. Cary John O. Pioc[7][8]
Representative of the Indigenous Peoples Hon. Tungkuh Hanapi[9][10]