Agusan del Norte | |
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Clockwise from top left: Agusan del Norte Provincial Capitol; Punta Diwata Cave in Carmen; mountains of Cabadbaran | |
Coordinates: 9°10′N125°30′E / 9.17°N 125.5°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Caraga |
Founded | 17 June 1967 |
Capital | Cabadbaran |
Administrative center | Butuan |
Largest city | Butuan |
Government | |
• Governor | Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba (PDP–Laban) |
• Vice Governor | Enrico Corvera (PDP–Laban) |
• Legislature | Agusan del Norte Provincial Board |
Area | |
• Total | 2,730.24 km2 (1,054.15 sq mi) |
• Rank | 48th out of 81 |
(excluding Butuan) | |
Highest elevation | 2,012 m (6,601 ft) |
Population (2020 census) [2] | |
• Total | 387,503 |
• Rank | 64th out of 81 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
• Rank | 62nd out of 81 |
(excluding Butuan) | |
Divisions | |
• Independent cities | 1
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• Component cities | |
• Municipalities | |
• Barangays | 167 including independent cities: 253 |
• Districts | Legislative districts of Agusan del Norte (shared with Butuan) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PHT) |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)85 |
ISO 3166 code | PH-AGN |
Spoken languages | |
Income classification | 3rd class |
Website | www |
‡ As per Republic Act No. 8811, Cabadbaran is the province's official capital. However, the provincial government still holds office in Butuan, pending the actual transfer of provincial offices to the new capital. |
Agusan del Norte, officially the Province of Agusan del Norte (Cebuano : Amihanang Agusan; Butuanon: Probinsya hong Agusan del Norte; Tagalog : Hilagang Agusan), is a province in the Caraga region of the Philippines. Its de jure capital is the city of Cabadbaran with several government offices located in the highly-urbanized city of Butuan, which is the largest city and its de facto capital as well as the regional center of Caraga Region. It is bordered on the northwest by Butuan Bay; northeast by Surigao del Norte; mid-east by Surigao del Sur; southeast by Agusan del Sur, and southwest by Misamis Oriental.
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Prior to its creation as an independent province, Agusan, as it was once undivided, was under the jurisdiction of Surigao province during the Spanish colonial period.
In 1907, Agusan province was created as a separate province by the Philippine Commission with two sub-provinces — Butuan and Bukidnon. [3] [4]
During World War II in 1942, the Japanese Imperial forces landed in Northern Agusan.[ further explanation needed ]
In 1945, Filipino soldiers of the 6th, 10th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 107th and 110th Infantry Divisions of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and the 10th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary together with the recognized Agusan guerrilla fighter units began the liberation of Northern Agusan from Japanese forces during World War II.[ further explanation needed ]
During the war, a unit of the joint Philippine-American defense force were located at Manot, Talacogon, in the interior of the Agusan Valley.
In 1967, Republic Act 4979 divided Agusan into two independent provinces: Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur. [5]
On August 16, 2000, the seat of provincial government was transferred from Butuan to Cabadbaran through Republic Act 8811, [6] although the province is yet to complete the transfer of provincial services and functions to the new capital.
The capital town of Cabadbaran became a component city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9494 which sought to convert the municipality into a city. The law was ratified on July 28, 2007. However, the cityhood status was lost twice in the years 2008 and 2010 after the LCP questioned the validity of the cityhood law. The cityhood status was reaffirmed after the court finalized its ruling on February 15, 2011 which declared the cityhood law constitutional.
Agusan del Norte is situated in Mindanao's western section of Caraga. It is bordered on the northwest by Butuan Bay; northeast by Surigao del Norte; mid-east by Surigao del Sur; southeast by Agusan del Sur, and southwest by Misamis Oriental. Agusan del Norte has a total land area of 2,730.24 square kilometres or 1,054.15 square miles. When Butuan is included for geographical purposes, the province's land area is 3,546.86 square kilometres (1,369.45 sq mi). [7]
The central portion of the province forms the lower basin of the third longest river in the country, the Agusan, its mouth located at Butuan Bay. Consequently, the terrain surrounding the river features flat to rolling lands. Mountainous terrain dominate the northeastern and western areas. [4]
The country's fourth largest lake, Lake Mainit is situated at the northern border between the province of Surigao del Norte. [8]
Agusan del Norte comprises 10 municipalities and 1 component city. There are 253 barangays (including the independent city of Butuan).
The city of Cabadbaran is the officially designated capital of the province per Republic Act 8811. [6] The highly urbanized city of Butuan is geographically within but administratively independent from the province.
City or municipality [lower-roman 1] | Population | ±% p.a. | Area [7] | Density (2020) | Brgy. | |||||||
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(2020) [2] | (2015) [9] | km2 | sq mi | /km2 | /sq mi | |||||||
8°58′28″N125°24′32″E / 8.9744°N 125.4090°E | Buenavista | 17.8% | 68,892 | 61,614 | +2.15% | 475.61 | 183.63 | 140 | 360 | 25 | ||
8°57′12″N125°31′44″E / 8.9534°N 125.5288°E | Butuan City∞ | ‡ | — | 372,910 | 337,063 | +1.94% | 816.62 | 315.30 | 460 | 1,200 | 86 | |
9°07′22″N125°32′05″E / 9.1228°N 125.5346°E | Cabadbaran City | † | 20.7% | 80,354 | 73,639 | +1.68% | 214.44 | 82.80 | 370 | 960 | 31 | |
9°00′00″N125°15′53″E / 8.9999°N 125.2648°E | Carmen | 6.0% | 23,172 | 20,839 | +2.04% | 311.02 | 120.09 | 75 | 190 | 8 | ||
9°20′33″N125°30′59″E / 9.3425°N 125.5163°E | Jabonga | 6.4% | 24,855 | 23,184 | +1.33% | 293.00 | 113.13 | 85 | 220 | 15 | ||
9°27′29″N125°34′32″E / 9.4581°N 125.5756°E | Kitcharao | 5.5% | 21,278 | 18,659 | +2.53% | 171.92 | 66.38 | 120 | 310 | 11 | ||
8°44′06″N125°36′04″E / 8.7351°N 125.6010°E | Las Nieves | 7.8% | 30,240 | 28,414 | +1.19% | 582.69 | 224.98 | 52 | 130 | 20 | ||
9°01′21″N125°31′04″E / 9.0225°N 125.5179°E | Magallanes | 5.8% | 22,293 | 21,007 | +1.14% | 44.31 | 17.11 | 500 | 1,300 | 8 | ||
8°59′18″N125°20′27″E / 8.9884°N 125.3408°E | Nasipit | 11.6% | 44,822 | 41,957 | +1.27% | 144.40 | 55.75 | 310 | 800 | 19 | ||
9°03′06″N125°35′06″E / 9.0518°N 125.5850°E | Remedios T. Romualdez | 4.4% | 17,155 | 16,058 | +1.27% | 79.15 | 30.56 | 220 | 570 | 8 | ||
9°15′55″N125°33′37″E / 9.2654°N 125.5602°E | Santiago | 7.4% | 28,657 | 24,200 | +3.27% | 275.61 | 106.41 | 100 | 260 | 8 | ||
9°09′54″N125°31′21″E / 9.1650°N 125.5226°E | Tubay | 6.7% | 25,785 | 24,932 | +0.64% | 138.09 | 53.32 | 190 | 490 | 13 | ||
TOTAL [lower-roman 2] | 387,503 | 354,503 | +1.71% | 2,730.24 | 1,054.15 | 140 | 360 | 166 | ||||
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(excluding Butuan) Source: PSA [9] [10] [11] [12] |
The population of Agusan del Norte in the 2020 census was 387,503 people, [2] making it the country's 64th most populous province. It had a density of 140 inhabitants per square kilometre or 360 inhabitants per square mile.
When the highly urbanized city of Butuan is included for geographical purposes, the province's population is 691,566 people, with a density of 195 inhabitants per square kilometre (510/sq mi).
Cebuano is the most common language spoken in the province. Tagalog and English are also widely used and understood, often used for administrative functions by the local government and in education and business. Indigenous inhabitants in the province speak their respective languages and dialects fluently in addition to Cebuano. Descendants of other settlers from Luzon and other parts of Visayas speak their own respective ethnic languages to varying degrees by their respective communities within the province.
In 2013, the Diocese of Butuan (Catholic-Hierarchy) reported that Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion of the province comprising roughly 71% of the population. Significant minority belongs to Iglesia Filipina Independiente with 10% .[ citation needed ]
The remaining beliefs usually belong to other Christian denominations like Members Church of God International (MCGI) [13] as well as Islam. Indigenous peoples also practice their ancient beliefs, although many of them have been converted to Christianity in recent years.
The economy of the province is dominantly agricultural, major crops of which include rice, corn, coconut, abaca, banana and mango. [21] Agusan del Norte is also home of the 24.9mw Lake Mainit Hydro Power Plant and 8mw Asiga Hydro Power Plant that will serves Agusan del Norte. [22]
Agusan del Norte has two congressional districts encompassing its 10 municipalities and 1 component city, as well as the highly urbanized city of Butuan.
District | Representative [23] | City or municipality | District population (2015) |
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1st | Jose S. Aquino II | 365,477 | |
2nd | Dale B. Corvera | 326,089 |
The province has many beaches in Cabadbaran and the municipalities of Carmen, Buenavista, and Nasipit. Mount Hilong-Hilong, one of the tallest in the province, is located in Cabadbaran.
Also shared with the highest mountain peak in the province. Mount Hilong-hilong is the one of the tallest especially through the accessible area is located at Malvar Trail the center of Remedios T. Romualdez Municipality.
From the top of Prayer Mountain (Mount Pongkay), visitors can have a panoramic view of Cabadbaran which includes buildings, churches, rivers and the sea. The Agusan River, the longest in Mindanao and the third longest in the Philippines is in Butuan. Looming southwest of the Agusan Valley is Mount Mayapay, a mountain plateau. The ancient Balangay boats were found in Butuan, excavated in the Balangay Shrine across the Masao River from Bood Promontory. They played a major role because of Butuan being a port city. Since its discovery, the Balangays have become an icon of Butuan. The Kaya ng Pinoy, Inc. recreated the Balangay boats and have sailed it as part of their project, the Balangay Voyage.
Agusan del Sur, officially the Province of Agusan del Sur, is a province in Caraga region, Mindanao, Philippines. Its capital is the municipality of Prosperidad. It is bordered on the northwest by Agusan del Norte and Misamis Oriental; east by Surigao del Sur; southeast by Davao Oriental; mid-south by Davao de Oro; southwest by Davao del Norte and, mid-west by Bukidnon. It is the fourth largest province in the country in terms of area, with the size of 3,856 sq miles.
Surigao del Norte, 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 until 1995. Its capital is Surigao City, the most populous in the province. 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 Sur, officially the Province of Surigao del Sur, is a province in the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag City while Bislig is the most populous city in the province. Surigao del Sur is situated at the eastern coast of Mindanao and faces the Philippine Sea to the east.
Caraga, officially the Caraga Administrative Region and designated as Region XIII, is an administrative region in the Philippines occupying the northeastern section of Mindanao. The region was created through Republic Act No. 7901 on February 23, 1995. The region comprises five provinces: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur; six cities: Bayugan, Bislig, Butuan, Cabadbaran, Surigao and Tandag; 67 municipalities and 1,311 barangays. Butuan, the most urbanized city in Caraga, serves as the regional administrative center.
Tandag, officially the City of Tandag, is a 5th class component city and capital of the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 62,669 people.
Mainit, officially the Municipality of 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.
Sibagat, officially the Municipality of Sibagat, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,957 people.
Alegria, officially the Municipality of 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.
Butuan, officially the City of Butuan, is a 1st class highly urbanized city and the regional center of Caraga, Philippines. It is the de facto capital of the province of Agusan del Norte where it is geographically situated but has an administratively independent government. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 372,910 people making it the most populous city in Caraga Region.
Cabadbaran, officially the City of Cabadbaran, is a sixth class component city and de jure capital of the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 80,354 people.
Jabonga, officially the Municipality of Jabonga, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,855 people.
Kitcharao, officially the Municipality of Kitcharao, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,278 people.
Las Nieves,, officially the Municipality of Las Nieves, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,240 people.
Magallanes, officially the Municipality of Magallanes, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,293 people.
Remedios T. Romualdez, officially the Municipality of Remedios T. Romualdez, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,155 people, making it the least populated town in the province.
Tubay, officially the Municipality of Tubay, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,785 people.
Bayugan, officially the City of Bayugan, is a 1st class component city in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 109,499 people..
San Francisco, officially the Municipality of San Francisco, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 80,760 people.
Tubod, officially the Municipality of Tubod, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,043 people.
Caraga State University is a state-owned university in Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Its main campus is in Ampayon, Butuan with an auxiliary campus in Cabadbaran.
Section 1. The Province of Agusan is hereby divided into two provinces, to be known as Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur.
Lake Mainit, the fourth largest lake in the country, occupies an area of 17,060 hectare and straddles the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link)Major agricultural crops in Agusan del Norte are rice, corn, coconut, abaca, banana and mango. The province also produces cassava, durian, pineapple, coffee, vegetables and root crops. The three highest producing crops are coconut, banana and rice with corresponding production of 75,184.35 MT, 43,924.92 MT and 26,151.81 MT, respectively.
During the inauguration of the 24.9-megawatt (MW) Lake Mainit Hydroelectric Power Plant in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, Marcos expressed hope that the private sector would continue to help his administration in realizing its goal of advancing "affordable, reliable, and clean" energy in the country.