Agusan del Norte

Agusan del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Cabadbaran 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.

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 subdivided into 11 municipalities

Municipalities

*Buenavista *Cabadbaran *Carmen *Jabonga *Kitcharao *Las Nieves

*Magallanes *Nasipit *Remedios T. Romualdez *Santiago *Tubay

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

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.

External links

*The Official Website of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte