Surigao del Norte, Province in northeastern Mindanao, Philippines
Description
Surigao del Norte is a province in northeastern Mindanao, Philippines, covering part of the mainland and the islands of Siargao and Bucas Grande. Numerous smaller islets complete the territory, which spreads between the Pacific Ocean and the Surigao Strait.
History
The administrative unit was created in 1960 when the former larger province of Surigao was divided into two separate territories. Even before Spanish colonial times, Mamanwa communities lived here and later made contact with traders from the Malay region.
Culture
The name comes from an old Malay word referring to water currents, reflecting the location between several sea passages. Coastal communities still make their living from fishing and build their homes on stilts above the water.
Practical
Jeepneys and tricycles connect towns on the mainland and larger islands. Ferries cross regularly to Southern Leyte across the strait, though crossings depend on wave conditions.
Did you know?
Over three hundred barangays spread across twenty municipalities and one city, more than in many other Philippine provinces. Lake Mainit forms a natural western boundary and connects the region with the neighboring province.
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Islander's Castle
53.5 km
Surigao Cathedral
20.5 km
Siargao Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape
46.5 kmMahaba Island Protected Landscape and Seascape
5.6 km
Magpupungko Beach
58 km
Pacifico Beach
60.1 km
Alegria beach
64.5 km
Patrick's on the Beach
59.3 km
Site of the First Raising of the Philippine Flag in Mindanao historical marker
20.7 kmFiesta Resort Surigao
25.8 km
Kasili
19.1 km
JB Nature Farm and Resort
13.9 kmSumilon Island
34.6 km
Surigao City Hall
20.7 km
Sampaguita Beach
15.5 km
Malinao Beach
55.6 km
Cloud 9
60.6 kmTayangban Cave Pool
51.9 kmShallow water
23.2 kmSugba Blue Lagoon
39.6 kmBacuag Hanging Bridges
6 kmDaku Break
59.9 kmBoats To Stimpy’s and Rock Island Reef Break
59.9 kmPangabangan Tidal Pool
58.3 kmTagabayang Reef and Tidal Pools
56.8 kmMark "A" island
30.7 kmLagoon Tiktikan
31.2 kmSan Pedro Country Farm Resort & Events Cente Inc.
50.8 km
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