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Surigao Del Norte
Surigao del Norte ( Surigaonon: ''Probinsya nan Surigao del Norte''; ceb, Amihanang Surigao; Tagalog: ''Hilagang Surigao''), officially the Province of Surigao del Norte, is a province in the Philippines located in the Caraga region of Mindanao. The province was formerly under the jurisdiction of Region 10 ( Northern Mindanao) until 1995. Its capital is Surigao City. The province comprises two major islands— Siargao and Bucas Grande—in the Philippine Sea, plus a small area at the northeastern tip of mainland Mindanao and other surrounding minor islands and islets. This mainland portion borders Agusan del Norte – between the Municipality of Alegria in Surigao del Norte and the Municipality of Kitcharao in Agusan del Norte; and the province of Surigao del Sur, to the south. Surigao del Norte is the second northernmost of the Mindanao provinces and is an important commerce and transportation hub between Visayas and Mindanao. Numerous ferries cross the Surigao Strait ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alegria, Surigao Del Norte
Alegria, officially the Municipality of Alegria (Surigaonon language, Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Alegria; ceb, Lungsod sa Alegria; tl, Bayan ng Alegria), is a 5th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,184 people. History Alegria was created bRepublic Act No. 5239 It was originally the sitio of Anahaw founded by immigrants from the municipality of Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, Bacuag. Sitio Anahaw was situated near Lake Mainit, and would often be flooded due to heavy rains. During rainy seasons, the local families transferred to a place now called Alegria. The name Alegria was derived from the Spanish language, Spanish word which means "lively". Its name was given by Judge Sixto Olga who happened to spend a night in the place. The people offered him a party dance. Because their affair was lively he told the people to change the name Anahaw to Ale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte
Del Carmen, officially the Municipality of Del Carmen ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Del Carmen; tl, Bayan ng Del Carmen), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 18,392 people. The municipality was formerly called Numancia until 1966 when it was changed to its present name.Republic Act No. 4786 , PhilippineLaw.info, retrieved 2012 It is located on Island and home to Sayak Airport, the island's main airport. Geography Barangays Del Carmen is politically subdivided into 20 |
Santa Monica, Surigao Del Norte
Santa Monica, officially the Municipality of Santa Monica ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Santa Monica; tl, Bayan ng Santa Monica), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 9,423 people. It is also known as Sapao. Santa Monica is one of the two northernmost towns of Siargao Island. The other is the municipality of Burgos. Geography Barangays Santa Monica is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. * Abad Santos * Alegria * Bailan * Garcia * Libertad * Mabini * Mabuhay (Poblacion) * Magsaysay * Rizal * T. Arlan (Poblacion) * Tangbo Climate Demographics Economy References External links Santa Monica Profile at PhilAtlas.comSanta Monica Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Benito, Surigao Del Norte
San Benito, officially the Municipality of San Benito ( sgd, Lungsod nan San Benito; tl, Bayan ng San Benito), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,663 people. Geography Barangays San Benito is politically subdivided into 6 barangays. * Bongdo * Maribojoc * Nuevo Campo * San Juan * Santa Cruz (Poblacion) * Talisay (Poblacion) Climate Demographics Economy References External linksSan Benito Profile at PhilAtlas.comPhilippine Census Information Mun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigaquit, Surigao Del Norte
Gigaquit, officially the Municipality of Gigaquit ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Gigaquit; tl, Bayan ng Gigaquit), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,849 people. The name is derived from the words ''gigad'' (meaning "shore") and ''gakit'' (meaning "bamboo raft") and refers to the means of transportation that the early settlers used to travel from the inland to the shore. History Gigaquit was established in 1850 by Cero, a native who fortified the place to make it safe from Moro raiders. During this period, the local population was Christianized by priests from religious orders who made Saint Augustine their patron saint. Bacuag and Claver, which had been part of Gigaquit, became separate municipalities in 1918 and 1955 under Executive Order Nos. 61 and 126 respectively. Geography Barangays Gigaquit is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. * Alambique (Poblacion) * Anibongan * C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claver, Surigao Del Norte
Claver, officially the Municipality of Claver ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Claver; tl, Bayan ng Claver), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,033 people. The town can be reached by bus, van-for-hire and jeepney from the Surigao Integrated Bus & Jeepney Terminal or at any point along the national highway. Its patron saint is St. Peter Claver and fiesta is celebrated every ninth day of September. A large part of the municipal land area is a mining reservation due to extensive mineral deposits. This includes the Nickel ore loading port at Taganito, located 10 kilometers from the town proper of Claver, on the banks of Taganito river. History World War II Claver was one of many coastal towns that for some time were ignored after the American and Filipino military forces surrendered to the Japanese in May 1942. Claver became the headquarters of the 114th Infantry Regiment of 10th Militar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bacuag, Surigao Del Norte
Bacuag, officially the Municipality of Bacuag ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Bacuag; tl, Bayan ng Bacuag), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,881 people. Geography The town of Bacuag is situated along the north-eastern coast of Mindanao, along the eastern part of the province of Surigao del Norte. It is bounded on the north-western portion by the town of Placer and on the north-eastern portion by Hinatuan Passage. On the south-western side, it is bounded by the town of Gigaquit. On the western side, it is bounded by the town of Tubod and Alegria. Bacuag is from the provincial capital Surigao City. Along the south-western and north-eastern portions of the municipality are 44% mountainous areas covering portions of Barangays Cambuayon, Pongtud, Dugsangon and Santo Rosario. The arability and crop suitability of these areas are limited and allowable urban development is of low density. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siargao Island
Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 196 kilometers southeast of Tacloban. It has a land area of approximately . The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet, Port Pilar. The coastline is marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. The neighboring islands and islets have similar landforms. Siargao is known as the surfing capital of the Philippines, and was voted the Best Island in Asia in the 2021 Conde Nast Travelers Readers awards. The island is within the jurisdiction of the province of Surigao del Norte and is composed of the municipalities of Burgos, Dapa, Del Carmen, General Luna, San Benito, Pilar, San Isidro, and Santa Monica. Etymology The name originates from Visayan ''siargaw'' or '' saliargaw'' ('' Premna odorata''), a mangrove species that grows on the islands. History The first recorded sighting by Europeans of Siargao Island was by Spanish navigator Bernardo de la Torre on board of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Francisco, Surigao Del Norte
San Francisco, officially the Municipality of San Francisco ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan San Francisco; tl, Bayan ng San Francisco), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,347 people. History There has been many stories concerning the origin of the town but the most common is about the two lovers, Anao and Aon. Anao was a handsome, strong hunter who fell in love with Aon, the most beautiful woman and daughter of a powerful datu, who ruled the town, which was formerly a barangay. Anao and Aon vowed to be true to their love, despite the datu's objection. The datu wanted to break their love, however, he failed since the lovers were found dead near the riverbank in cold embrace. Thus, the name Anao-aon in memory of the two lovers. Anao-aon became a pueblo after the abolition of the encomienda system in the early part of the Spanish regime with Lorenzo Tremedal, a bonafide resident of Surigao, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Placer, Surigao Del Norte
Placer, officially the Municipality of Placer ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Placer; tl, Bayan ng Placer), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,616 people. History In 1850, the town was founded by Captain Felipe Custodio and Capitan Luis Patino. It was named "''Placer''" (Spanish for "pleasure" or "delight") by Custodio in reference to the happiness derived from local gold mining, as well as the abundant fish and rice harvests. In 1860, this name was officially approved. In 1930, the municipality lost some of its territory when the Municipality of Mainit was formed, and again in 1947, when the Municipality of Tagana-an was established. World War II After the Japanese obtained the surrender of American and Filipino troops on Mindanao in May and June 1942, Placer, along with much of Mindanao, remained free of Japanese occupation. In late September 1943, Japanese troops landed and occ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilar, Surigao Del Norte
Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Pilar; tl, Bayan ng Pilar), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,374 people. It is located on Siargao Island, bounded by the municipality of San Isidro to the north, municipality of Del Carmen to the west, municipality of Dapa to south and Philippine Sea to the east. It used to be a barrio of Dapa until its creation as a separate municipality on October 31, 1953, by virtue of Executive Order No. 638 issued by then President Elpidio Quirino. Pilar has a natural harbor through a small inlet called Port Pilar. Geography Barangays Pilar is politically subdivided into 15 barangays, listed here with 2010 populations. Town Proper Barangays (Poblacion) * Asinan - 937 * Centro - 343 * Pilaring - 851 * Punta - 381 Outlying Barangays * Caridad - 1,456 * Consolacion - 200 * Datu - 570 * Dayaohay - 350 * Jaboy - 265 * Katip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malimono, Surigao Del Norte
Malimono, officially the Municipality of Malimono ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Malimono; ceb, Lungsod sa Malimono; tl, Bayan ng Malimono), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,852 people. Geography Barangays Malimono is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. * Bunyasan * Cagtinae * Can-aga * Cansayong * Cantapoy * Cayawan * Doro (Binocaran) * Hanagdong * Karihatag * Masgad * Pili * San Isidro (Poblacion) * Tinago * Villariza Climate Demographics Economy References External linksMalimono Profile at PhilAtlas.comPhilippine Census Information [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
