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Agusan Del Sur
Agusan del Sur, officially the Province of Agusan del Sur (; Butuanon: ''Probinsya hong Agusan del Sur''; ), is a province in Caraga region, Mindanao, Philippines. Its capital is the municipality of Prosperidad. It is bordered on the northwest by Agusan del Norte and Misamis Oriental; east by Surigao del Sur; southeast by Davao Oriental; mid-south by Davao de Oro; southwest by Davao del Norte and, mid-west by Bukidnon. It is the fourth largest province in the country in terms of area, with the size of 3,856 sq miles. Bayugan is the only city in the province and it is also the most populous city. It is the largest and the only landlocked province in the region. Etymology Agusan derives its name from the Agusan word ''agasan'', meaning "where the water flows", referring to the Agusan River that splits the land and meanders south to north in a rush to Butuan Bay. It is third largest river in the country and served as highway for the Spanish colonizers in gaining access to in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bunawan, Agusan Del Sur
Bunawan, officially the Municipality of Bunawan (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 47,512 people. Bunawan was created on June 21, 1959, through ''Republic Act No. 2517''. The world's largest crocodile, Lolong, was captured in the town in September 2011. Geography According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Agusan del Sur. Climate Barangays Bunawan is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. Demographics In the 2020 census, Bunawan had a population of 47,512. The population density was . Economy Education Primary and Elementary High Schools There are three high schools in the municipality. University Bunawan has 1 university, the Agusan del Sur State University. Crocodile Lolong In early September 2011, local residents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur
Esperanza, officially the Municipality of Esperanza (; ), is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,353 people. History The municipality of Esperanza was founded on September 11, 1953, per Executive Order No. 611 signed by President of the Philippines, President Elpidio Quirino. It began its functions as an independent municipality on September 27, 1953, when its first town officials were appointed. Esperanza is the oldest town in northern Agusan del Sur. It was also the largest town in the province by land area until several municipalities were created out its territory in the late 20th century: Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, Las Nieves, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, San Luis, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, Sibagat, and Bayugan, which later became a city and has surpassed its mother town in terms of economy and population. The Golden Tara In July 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur
Sibagat, officially the Municipality of Sibagat (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,957 people. Located at the northernmost part of the province, the town is called as the ''"Gateway to Agusan del Sur"'' and ''"The Last Frontier of Agusan del Sur,'' and the newest town in Agusan del Sur, having been created in 1980. The town is a major producer of agriculture products such as coconut, banana, vegetables, corn, cassava and especially abaca in the province. Etymology The word ''Sibagat'' is from the word ''bagat'' which means "meet" or "meeting place". According to the oral history, the Sibagat River near Sibagat was the place where the warring tribes meet and fight. Sibagat River is a tributary of a bigger river, the Wawa River. The losing tribe would retreat downstream to the Wawa River and disappear. History The territories of Sibagat were formerly part of the town of Esperanza, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Paz, Agusan Del Sur
La Paz, officially the Municipality of La Paz (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur in the Caraga of the Philippines. The population was 30,969 at the 2020 census. La Paz is the largest town in terms of land area in Agusan del Sur and the entire Mindanao. Geography La Paz is located at . According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Agusan del Sur. Which makes it the largest municipality in Mindanao in term of land area. Climate Barangays La Paz is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios A ''sitio'' (Spanish language, Spanish for "site") in the Philippines is a territorial enclave that forms part of a barangay. Typically rural, a ''sitios location is usually far from the center of the barangay itself and could be its own bar .... Demographics In the 2020 census, La Paz had a population of 30,969. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loreto, Agusan Del Sur
Loreto, officially the Municipality of Loreto (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,880 people. Loreto is the largest Municipality in terms of land area in Mindanao. History It was in the year 1600 long before Fr. Urios came to Agusan in 1880 when the Spaniards first came to the upper reaches of Agusan and discovered the Manobos. In convincing the Manobos to organize themselves and live in a settlement/community, the settlement was given the name of "Loreto" in remembrance of Fr. Urios town in Spain on March 30, 1965. Rain of fish On a rainy morning on January 13, 2012, Loreto became nationally notable when it became the site of a rain of fish. Seventy-two small fish were recovered and placed in an aquarium. They were about long and had small spots, but the species remains unknown. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources attributes the phenomenon to a waterspout. Geography Accor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosario, Agusan Del Sur
Rosario, officially the Municipality of Rosario (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,610 people. Rosario was historically part of San Francisco until June 21, 1969, when it became a separate municipality through ''Republic Act No. 5760''. The town was named after its patron saint Virgen de Rosario. Geography According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Agusan del Sur. Climate Barangays Rosario is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. Demographics In the 2020 census, Rosario had a population of 49,610. The population density was . Economy Industry Rosario is home to the field site of Philsaga Mining Corporation, the only large-scale gold mining company in Agusan del Sur. References External links * Philippine Standard Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Josefa, Agusan Del Sur
Santa Josefa, officially the Municipality of Santa Josefa (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,432 people, making it the least populated town in the province. Geography Santa Josefa is located at , making it the province's most southerly settlement. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Agusan del Sur. Climate Santa Josefa is classified as Type II climate which has no dry season but with pronounced maximum rain period occurring from December to January. Barangays Santa Josefa is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios A ''sitio'' (Spanish language, Spanish for "site") in the Philippines is a territorial enclave that forms part of a barangay. Typically rural, a ''sitios location is usually far from the center of the barangay itself and co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trento, Agusan Del Sur
Trento, officially the Municipality of Trento (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,492 people. Trento was formerly a ''barrio'' of Bunawan called ''Bahayan'' (referring to a lead sinker at the base of a fishing net). On June 15, 1968, it became a separate municipality through ''Republic Act No. 5283''. The town's name was derived from the Council of Trent. And through it, the Italian city of Trento. Geography Trento is located at . According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Agusan del Sur. Climate Trento is classified as Type II climate which has no dry season but with pronounced maximum rain period occurring from December to January. Barangays Trento is politically subdivided into 16 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. Demographics In the 2020 ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veruela, Agusan Del Sur
Veruela, officially the Municipality of Veruela (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,708 people. History Veruela is considered the oldest town of upper Agusan del Sur. It is believed the name "Veruela" derives from the word "virus", as the area suffered from smallpox and cholera in the late 18th century when Spanish missionaries encountered the indigenous Manobo tribes. The Manobo later moved to Manning, also known as Linongsuran, along the Agusan River. In 1916, an earthquake destroyed the settlement, forcing the survivors to evacuate and reorganize themselves into another place, now the barangay ''poblacion'' of the municipality. In the 18th century, Muslim tribes in Davao invaded the Manobos in Agusan, and the two sides fought. The first known leader of the Manobo was the ''datu'' Eladio Manguyod, who drove the Muslims out after a hard-fought battle. During this period, the tribe conv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prosperidad
Prosperidad, officially the Municipality of Prosperidad (; ), is a municipality and capital of the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,321 people. Prosperidad was created on June 18, 1960, through ''Republic Act No. 2650''. Prosperidad is the venue of the Naliyagan Festival, an annual event celebrated by the entire province of Agusan del Sur. It also hosts its own festival called the Angot Festival celebrated every 28 September in honor of St. Michael the Archangel. History Prior to the Spanish Colonial Period, a Manobo settlement thrived at the junction of the Sianib and Gibong River. This settlement was known to the natives as ''Culilay''. During the Spanish Colonial Period, the missionaries discovered the settlement and soon began the Christianization of the Manobos. The natives were given Christian names and the settlement was renamed from ''Culilay'' to ''Las Navas", as the site was full of bancas, being the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Luis, Agusan Del Sur
San Luis, officially the Municipality of San Luis (; ), is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 35,196 people. San Luis was created into a municipality on June 15, 1968, when the ''barrio''s of San Luis, Santa Inez, Nuevo Trabajo, Cualision and Baylo were separated from the municipality of Esperanza and constituted into the new town, through ''Republic Act 5262''. Since the 1970s, the town's economy has been largely based on logging industries. Geography San Luis is located at . According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Agusan del Sur. Climate Barangays San Luis is politically subdivided into 25 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. Demographics In the 2020 census, San Luis had a population of 35,196. The population density was . Economy References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barangay
The barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as ''barrio'', is the smallest Administrative divisions of the Philippines, administrative division in the Philippines. Named after the Precolonial barangay, precolonial polities of the same name, modern barangays are political subdivisions of cities and municipalities which are analogous to Village#Philippines, villages, districts, neighborhoods, suburbs, or boroughs. The word ''barangay'' originated from ''balangay'', a type of boat used by a group of Austronesian peoples when they migrated to the Philippines. All Municipalities of the Philippines, municipalities and Cities of the Philippines, cities in the Philippines are politically subdivided into barangays, with the exception of the municipalities of Adams, Ilocos Norte, Adams in Ilocos Norte and Kalayaan, Palawan, Kalayaan in Palawan, each containing a single barangay. Barangays are sometimes informally subdivided into smaller areas called ''purok'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
