Breezing through the pages of the Philippine History, one can't ignore the niche of this peaceful paradise in the south.  Just like any other ancient civilizations in Asia, the natives known as the Subanens has established its community along the river or suba banks.  Migrants from the Visayas then came to seek refuge in this corner of the Land of Promise.  Then, came the Hispanic colonization, which saw the conversion of the Subanons to Christianity, establishing a permanent Christian Mission in this part of the south.  Being one of the strongest citadels of power during the Hispanic era, the province became temporary abode to the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal prior to its execution.  From then on the peaceful paradise has found its place in the history.

The American occupation paved the way to the creation of the Provincia Mora, which was later known as Zamboanga Province where the seat of power was established in Dipolog.  In 1952, the late Pres. Elpidio Quirino signed Republic Act 711 dividing the Zamboanga peninsula creating the Provinces of Zamboanga del Norte and Sur.

Today, the province brings to its visitors the unique spirit - a blend of the sense of history and competitive economy juxtaposed by a peaceful natural environment.