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Surigao Del Sur
Surigao del Sur (Surigaonon language, Surigaonon: ''Probinsya nan Surigao del Sur''; ceb, Habagatang Surigao; tl, Timog Surigao), officially the Province of Surigao del Sur, is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Caraga Regions of the Philippines, region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag City. Surigao del Sur is situated at the eastern coast of Mindanao and faces the Philippine Sea to the east. Etymology There are two hypotheses on the original meaning of "Surigao" among linguists, depending on the original root word. If the root word was taken to be ''sulig'' ("sprout" or "spring up"), then Surigao may have derived from ("spring water"), likely referring to the Surigao River (known as "Suligaw" in Mandaya language, Mandaya) that empties at the northern tip of the island of Mindanao. Early historical accounts record the name of the river as , Surigao, or Zurigan. Another possibility is that it is derived from Visayan or ''suyogao'', mea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bislig
Bislig, officially the City of Bislig ( ceb, Dakbayan sa Bislig; fil, Lungsod ng Bislig), is a 3rd class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city in the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 99,290 people. It is the most populous among the cities and municipalities in the province of Surigao del Sur. Barangay Mangagoy, the downtown area often dubbed by its residents as "the little city within the city", is the center of trade and industry of Bislig which has a population of 32,464 as of the 2015 estimate. It is the largest barangay in the city and the entire province of Surigao del Sur in terms of population. Since Barangay Poblacion is often referred by the locals simply as 'Bislig', Mangagoy on the other hand is often mistaken as a separate town though it is only just one out of the 24 barangays that comprises the entire City of Bislig. In 2000, Bislig was converted in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barobo, Surigao Del Sur
Barobo, officially the Municipality of Barobo ( Surigaonon: ''Lungsod nan Barobo''; tl, Bayan ng Barobo), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,146 people. History Legend has it that the Manobo tribesmen first inhabited the area in the central part of Surigao del Sur. Sometime in the 1930s, five families who were engaged in fishing landed in the up-end of the river, and settled in the area for easy access to the fishing grounds. The area became known for its bountiful fish catch, and therefore more people from neighboring areas also came and settled. The distinctive visual quality of the area was an endemic species of tree known as "barobo" (diplodiscus paniculatus), which was plentiful on the site of the settlement. Subsequently, the place became popularly known as Barobo. Barobo subsequently became a barrio under the municipality of Lianga. The creation of the province of Surigao d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tagbina, Surigao Del Sur
Tagbina, officially the Municipality of Tagbina, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,051 people. It is one of the only two landlocked municipalities in the province along with San Miguel. Geography Barangays Tagbina is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Climate Tagbina has a tropical rainforest climate A tropical rainforest climate, humid tropical climate or equatorial climate is a tropical climate sub-type usually found within 10 to 15 degrees latitude of the equator. There are some other areas at higher latitudes, such as the coast of southea ... (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round. Demographics Economy References External linksTagbina Profile at PhilAtlas.comPhilippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Miguel, Surigao Del Sur
San Miguel, officially the Municipality of San Miguel ( Surigaonon: ''Lungsod nan San Miguel''; tl, Bayan ng San Miguel), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,809 people. With an area of , it is the largest among the municipalities and cities in the province. It is also one of the only two landlocked municipalities in the province along with Tagbina. Antique gold discoveries In 1981, Edilberto "Berto" Morales, a farmer employed as a bulldozer operator in an irrigation project accidentally unearthed a hoard of authentic gold artifacts and jewelries weighing up to 30 kg in Barangay Magroyong which includes masks, figurines, bowls, daggers, trinkets, belts, and all sorts of body ornaments. Through a support of several historical accounts, archaeologists and historians believed that the gold items were associated between 10th to 13th century used by pre-colonial Filipinos, years be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur
Marihatag, officially the Municipality of Marihatag ( Surigaonon: ''Lungsod nan Marihatag''; tl, Bayan ng Marihatag); (Indonesian: Kotamadya Marihatag) , is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,441 people. It was known as Oteiza until 1955.Republic Act No. 1261 PhilippineLaw.info, retrieved 2012 The municipality hosts the "Balik-Marihatag" Festival which literally means going back home to Marihatag. Etymology Its name is a of ''Maria Ihatag''.Geography Barangays Marihatag is politically subdivided into 12 |
Madrid, Surigao Del Sur
Madrid, officially the Municipality of Madrid ( Surigaonon: ''Lungsod nan Madrid''; tl, Bayan ng Madrid), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,653 people. Madrid was named after the capital city of Spain, Madrid. It has 14 barangays and two comprising the Poblacion: Linibunan and Quirino. History The early beginning of the history of Madrid is described to be a typical one of a community development on the edge of a river, this river is presently called Carac-an and said to be once abundant of fish, shrimps, and other creatures, which served as are reliable source of food for the early inhabitants. The river runs in the Southern boundary of the municipality and it is now the main source of irrigation water supplying all irrigable lands of Madrid and the neighboring municipality of Cantilan. The original name of Madrid was “Linibunan” a Visayan term describing a place covered by s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lingig, Surigao Del Sur
Lingig, officially the Municipality of Lingig, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 35,142 people. The municipality is around one and a half hour away from Barangay Mangagoy, Bislig City by bus. Similar to Davao Oriental, it is a border town of Surigao del Sur. Geography Barangays Lingig is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. * Anibongan * Barcelona * Bogak * Bongan * Handamayan * Mahayahay * Mandus * Mansa-ilao * Pagtila-an * Palo Alto * Poblacion * Rajah Cabungso-an * Sabang * Salvacion * San Roque * Tagpoporan (''Tagpupuran'') * Union * Valencia Climate Lingig has a tropical rainforest climate A tropical rainforest climate, humid tropical climate or equatorial climate is a tropical climate sub-type usually found within 10 to 15 degrees latitude of the equator. There are some other areas at higher latitudes, such as the coast of southea ... (Af) with heavy to very heavy rain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lianga, Surigao Del Sur
Lianga, officially the Municipality of Lianga ( Surigaonon: ''Lungsod nan Lianga''; tl, Bayan ng Lianga), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,869 people. Etymology and Legends About a couple of centuries ago, along the bountiful bay facing the bluish sea of the Pacific Ocean was a place like those in fairy tales. the white beaches were traversed by two rivers, one in the south and the other in the north. A little distance from the shoreline, the landscape started to the rise until it reached its peak at the west which is one of the ranges of the enchanted Mount Diwata. The place was thickly forested, blanketed with big trees, varieties of wild flowers aerial plants and vines. On the ground, wild animals of different species roam around the area. White colorful birds and other winged creatures flit from tree to tree. Nature's Music like chirping of birds, humming of bees and other woo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
Hinatuan is a second class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,841 people. Hinatuan is approximately 44 kilometers (27 miles) north of Bislig, a component city in the same province. History Pre-Spanish Era The history of Hinatuan in the annals of historical heritage can be traced back from the time of the Spaniards in this part of Mindanao. The intermingling of tribes such as the Manobos, the Mansakas, Subanons and the Mandayas through assimilation and amalgamation leads to the final unification of a group of people who settled in the old town site known as Da-an Lungsod. Being the first and the earliest settlement, it was later identified as part of the province of Caraga under the administration of the politico - militar of Encomienda Bislig. The name Hinatuan, originally derived from the word "''Hatud''" and later called "''Hatudan''" was handed down from generation to generation through ora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cortes, Surigao Del Sur
Cortes, officially the Municipality of Cortes ( Surigaonon: ''Lungsod nan Cortes''; tl, Bayan ng Cortes), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,924 people. Cortes faces the Philippine Sea on the eastern part. It has a protected marine sanctuary located in barangay Balibadon, Capandan, Mabahin, Poblacion, Tigao, Uba and Tag-anongan. It is known in the province of Surigao del Sur for its rich source of sea foods in the area. You can find different kinds of fish, crabs, etc. It has beaches with white sands and water falls. It also has a bird sanctuary located in barangay Burgos. It also has a wide area for agriculture. It has two season, rainy and sunny. History Cortes was originally known as "Kagyunod". It cannot be traced who changed Kagyunod into Cortes but many believed that Cortes derived its name after Governor General Cortes who was assigned to the Philippines by the Spanish King. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrascal, Surigao Del Sur
Carrascal, officially the Municipality of Carrascal ( Surigaonon: ''Lungsod nan Carrascal''; tl, Bayan ng Carrascal), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,586 people. Geography Unique physical features of Carrascal are the uneven distribution of its lowlands and rolling hills. Carrascal is the boundary town of Surigao del Sur with Surigao del Norte. Barangays Carrascal is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. Babuyan, Dahican and Caglayag were converted into a barrio in 1956. Climate Carrascal has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round and with extremely heavy rainfall from December to February. With over 5000 mm of rain, it is the wettest place in the Philippines. Demographics Economy Mining industry Carrascal, known for its mining economy, is home to a number of large-scale mining firms. In early 2017, CTP Construction an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen, Surigao Del Sur
Carmen, officially the Municipality of Carmen ( Surigaonon: ''Lungsod nan Carmen''; tl, Bayan ng Carmen), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,720 people. Located in Barangay Esperanza is the "Sua Cool Spring", developed for tourism with the accommodation to swim and party. The depth of the first basin is up to about . Geography Barangays Carmen is politically subdivided into 8 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...s. *Poblacion *Santa Cruz *Puyat *Antao *Cancavan *Esperanza *Hinapuyan *San Vicente Demographics Economy References External links Carmen Profile at PhilAtlas.com Carmen Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
