Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Cabadbaran City and borders Surigao del Norte to the north, Surigao del Sur to the east, Agusan del Sur to the south, and Misamis Oriental to the west. It faces Butuan Bay, part of the Bohol Sea, to the northwest.
| Province of Agusan del Norte | |
 Provincial seal of Agusan del Norte |
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 Map of the Philippines with Agusan del Norte highlighted |
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| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Capital | Cabadbaran City |
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| - Highly urbanized cities | 0 |
| - Component cities | 1 |
| - Municipalities | 10 |
| - Barangays | 265 |
| - Congressional districts | 2 |
| Population | 47th largest |
| - Total (2007) | 552,849 |
| - Density | 213 /km² (552 /sq mi) (39th highest) |
| Area | 28th smallest |
| - Total | 2,590 km2 (1,000 sq mi) |
| Founded | |
| Spoken languages | Cebuano, Butuanon |
| Governor | Erlpe John M. Amante (Kampi) |
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Demographics
The population of Agusan del Norte is 552,849 as of the 2000 census, making it the country's 47th most populous province. The population density is 213 persons per km².
Economy
The economy of Agusan del Norte is dominantly agricultural, and it is the nation's leading producer of rice.
Geography
Political
Agusan del Norte is divided into 1 city and 10 municipalities.
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| Buenavista |
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| Cabadbaran City |
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| Carmen |
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| Jabonga |
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| Kitcharao |
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| Las Nieves |
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| Magallanes |
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| Nasipit |
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| Remedios T. Romualdez |
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| Santiago |
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Butuan City (2007 population 298,000) is geographically located in Agusan del Norte but administratively independent of it due to its "highly-urbanized" status
Physical
Located in the northeastern part of Mindanao, it is bounded on the north by Butuan Bay and Surigao del Norte; east by Surigao del Sur; west by Misamis Oriental; and south and southwest by Agusan del Sur. Agusan del Norte occupies a total land area of 2,503.9 sq. kilometers.
History
In 1942, the Japanese Impeerial forces landed in Northern Agusan.
In 1945, from the defenders of landed to the Filipino soldiers together with the Filipino guerrillas against the Japanese forces beginning the liberation in Northern Agusan during World War II.
Created by Republic Act 4979 from Agusan province. On August 16, 2000. The seat of provincial government was transferred from Butuan City to Cabadbaran by virtue of Republic Act 8811.
Tourism in AgNor
The province of Agusan del Norte is said to have many beautiful beaches such as in the town of Carmen, Buenavista, Nasipit, Cabadbaran City and all other towns in the province. It has also the majestic Mount Hilong-Hilong in Cabadbaran City one of the tallest in Agusan del Norte.
External links
- Agusan del Norte provincial profile at Philippine Provincial Profiles
- The Official Website of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte
- More info about Agusan del Norte at the Agusan–Surigao Historical Archive
- More photo and info of Agusan del Norte
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