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The Dapitan Heritage ZoneorDapitan Historic Center is a declared historic districtinDapitan, Philippines. Because of its prehistoric origins, collection of heritage structures and role in the exile of local patriot Dr. Jose Rizal, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared a specific portion of the city, along with its heritage structures, as a Heritage ZoneorHistoric Center in 2011.[1] The declaration was made in coordination with the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. Rizal in June 2011.[2]

Dapitan Heritage Zone
The Saint James, the Greater Parish Church located at the center of the Dapitan Heritage Zone
LocationDapitan, Philippines
Coordinates8°39′29.4″N 123°25′25.5″E / 8.658167°N 123.423750°E / 8.658167; 123.423750
Governing bodyCity government of Dapitan
Dapitan Heritage Zone is located in Philippines
Dapitan Heritage Zone

Location of Dapitan Heritage Zone in Philippines

Rationale for Declaration as Heritage Zone/Historic Center

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The NHCP board resolution cites several reasons for the declaration of certain areas in downtown DapitanasHeritage Zone/Historic Center:[1]

  1. Dapitan is considered as one of the oldest settlements in Northern Mindanao
  2. Dapitan was founded as a mission by the Jesuits in 1629
  3. Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan, initially detained at the Casa Real before being transferred to Talisay (now the José Rizal Memorial Protected Landscape in Dapitan)
  4. Downtown Dapitan showcases a good number of heritage structures, some of which are officially declared by national government agencies as National Historical Landmarks and National Cultural Treasure

List of Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Dapitan

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ wmph is an internal identifier used by Wikimedia Philippines to identify the monument. This is not an official identifier, and only shown temporarily in the templates until the government creates an updated complete list.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Resolution Declaring the Old Town of Dapitan a Heritage Zone/Historic Center" (PDF). National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Retrieved 14 April 2015.[permanent dead link]
  • ^ Medoza, Shiela. "Dapitan City declared as 'Heritage Zone'". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
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