Loreto, Administrative municipality in Dinagat Islands, Philippines
Loreto extends across the northern section of Dinagat Islands province, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east and Surigao Strait to the west.
The area, initially named Mabua in 1847, became Loreto in 1881 to honor the provincial governor's daughter and gained municipal status in 1919.
The population of 9,690 residents communicates in multiple languages, including Cebuano, Surigaonon, Tagalog, and Waray, reflecting the region's linguistic diversity.
The municipality contains substantial mineral deposits, including chromite, manganese, copper, coal, and gold, which support the local mining industry.
The territory served as the entry point for American Liberation Forces on October 17, 1944, when the first American flag returned to Philippine soil.
Location: Dinagat Islands
Address: Loreto, Dinagat Islands, Philippines Loreto Loreto
GPS coordinates: 10.42474,125.58197
Latest update: March 20, 2025 05:09
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