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Surigao del Sur

Surigao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag and borders Surigao del Norte to the north, Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur to the west, and Davao Oriental to the south. Surigao del Sur is located at the eastern coast of Mindanao and faces the Philippine Sea.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Surigao del Sur

Region: Caraga (Region XIII)
Capital: Tandag
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—501,808 (49th largest).
Density—110 per km² (15th lowest).
Area: 4,552.2 km² (25th largest)
Divisions:
Component cities—1.
Municipalities—18.
Barangays—309.
Congressional districts—2.
Languages:
Governor: Vicente T. Pimentel (2001-2004)

Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 History
5 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Surigao del Sur is subdivided into 18 municipalities and 1 city.

City

Municipalities

  • Barobo
  • Bayabas
  • Cagwait
  • Cantilan
  • Carmen
  • Carrascal
  • Cortes
  • Hinatuan
  • Lanuza
  • Lianga
  • Lingig
  • Madrid
  • Marihatag
  • San Agustin
  • San Miguel
  • Tagbina
  • Tago
  • Tandag

Physical

History

External Links

Caraga: Agusan del Norte | Agusan del Sur | Surigao del Norte | Surigao del Sur