Surigaonon people

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The Surigaonon people form the eighteenth largest Filipino ethnic group. Although traditionally grouped with the Cebuanos, the Surigaonons are a distinct ethnicity.

Contents 1 Area 2 Demographics 3 Culture 4 History

[edit] Area

Surigaonons populate the eastern coastal plain of Mindanao, particularly the provinces of Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. They are also present in the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and in Davao Oriental.

[edit] Demographics

Currently, the Surigaonons number about 358,000. Their ancestors were the Austronesian-speaking immigrants who came from South China during the Iron Age. The Surigaonons are Visayans. Their language closely resembles Cebuano, albeit with some local words and phrases. Hence, it is considered by most linguists to be a separate language, the Surigaonon language. The vast majority of Surigaonons are Roman Catholics. Very few are Muslims.

[edit] Culture

The Surigaonons have a culture similar to the Cebuanos. Pre-Hispanic Surigaonons are very fond of ornamental designs and displays. Most Surigaonons are agriculturalists. Spanish annals described the Surigaonons as ‘good and obedient, but are not very hardworking’.

[edit] History

The Bisaya | Binisaya
Aklanon | Boholano/Bol-anon | Butuanon | Caluyanon | Capiznon | Cebuano | Eskaya | Hiligaynon | Karay-a | Masbatenyo | Porohanon  | Romblomanon | Surigaonon | Waray