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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 bet ... [...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 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alegria, Surigao Del Norte
Alegria, officially the Municipality of Alegria ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Alegria; ceb, Lungsod sa Alegria; tl, Bayan ng Alegria), is a 5th class municipality in the 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. 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 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 Alegria. Alegria became a barrio in 1927. It was formerly one of the biggest barrios in the municipality of Mainit. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish language in the Philippines, Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippines, Philippi ...) * Tangbo Climate Demographics Economy References External links Santa Monica Profile at PhilAtlas.comSa ... [...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] |
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 ''Poblacion'' (literally "town" or "settlement" in Spanish language in the Philippines, Spanish; ) is the common term used for the administrative center, central, downtown, old town or central business district area of a Philippines, Philippi ...) Climate Demographics Economy References External linksSan Benito Profile at PhilAtlas.comPhilippine Census Information [...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 occup ... [...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] |
Mainit, Surigao Del Norte
Mainit, officially the Municipality of Mainit ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Mainit; ceb, Lungsod sa Mainit; tl, Bayan ng Mainit), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,019 people. It is situated on the north shore of Lake Mainit in the north-eastern part of Mindanao. The word "''mainit''" literally means "hot". The other local term for "mainit" is "mapaso." Mainit is home to a hot spring, the Mapaso Wellness Resort frequented by locals and visitors from nearby towns and provinces. It is regarded that Mainit got its name from this hot sulfuric spring. History The first inhabitants of Mainit settled near Lake Mainit in what is now barangay San Isidro (formerly called "Daang Lungsod" or "Old Town"). It was believed that the constant harassment of pirates forced the original settlers to move to the present town site. Mainit was established as a Barrio in 1904 under the Municipality of Place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gigaquit, Surigao Del Norte
Gigaquit, officially the Municipality of Gigaquit (Surigaonon language, Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Gigaquit; tl, Bayan ng Gigaquit), is a 4th 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 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 people, 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Luna, Surigao Del Norte
General Luna, officially the Municipality of General Luna ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan General Luna; tl, Bayan ng Heneral Luna), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,853 people. Formerly known as Cabuntog, it is home to annual international and national surfing competitions because of the Cloud 9 waves. As a result, the town has the reputation as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines." Geography General Luna is located east of Dapa and about from Surigao City. The islands of Anahawan, Daku, and La Januza are within the municipality's jurisdiction. The area is protected within the Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) under Republic Act 7586 (NIPAS Act). Barangays General Luna is politically subdivided into 19 barangays, fifteen (15) of which are located on Siargao Island while four (4) are on the other outer islands. Climate Demographics Economy Inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dapa, Surigao Del Norte
Dapa, officially the Municipality of Dapa ( Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Dapa; tl, Bayan ng Dapa), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,006 people. Geography Most of the municipality is situated on Siargao Island, but Middle Bucas Grande and East Bucas Grande Islands are also within its jurisdiction. It is known as the "Growth Center of the beautiful islands of Siargao". Barangays Dapa is politically subdivided into 29 barangays. Barangays 1 through 13 constitute Dapa's poblacion. Barangay Don Paulino is synonymous with the village of Giwan. Barangay Union is synonymous with the village of Union. Climate Demographics Surigaonon is the common local language, while Cebuano, Filipino, and English are also spoken. Sports The Siargao Sports Complex is a sports complex with a cost of PP300 million, it can accommodate 5,000 persons, expected to be finished by 2017 or early 2018 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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