Cagwait, Surigao del Sur

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Map of Surigao del Sur showing the location of Cagwait

Cagwait is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 18,577 people in 3,406 households.

[edit] Barangays

Cagwait is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.

  • Aras-Asan
  • Bacolod
  • Bitaugan East
  • Bitaugan West
  • La Purisima (Palhe)
  • Lactudan
  • Mat-e
  • Poblacion
  • Tawagan
  • Tubo-tubo
  • Unidad

The Municipality of Cagwait is about 32 kilometers Southwest of Tandag, the capital town of Surigao del Sur. It is bounded by the towns of Bayabas on the North, Marihatag on the South, the Diwata mountains on the West and the Pacific Ocean in the East.

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Coordinates: 8°55′N, 126°18′E