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 (excluding Butuan City) is
314,027 as of the 2007 census, making it the country's 64th most
populous province. The population density is 115 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 11
municipalities.
The highly-urbanized
city of Butuan
, being
geographically located in Agusan del Norte, is traditionally
grouped with the province, although it is governed independently
from it.
| Seal |
City/Municipality |
No. of
Barangays
|
Area
(km²)
|
Population
(2000)
|
Pop. density
(per km²) |
|
Buenavista |
26
|
473.92
|
50,612
|
107
|
 |
Cabadbaran |
31
|
311.02
|
55,006
|
177
|
|
Carmen |
8
|
211.42
|
17,307
|
82
|
|
Jabonga |
15
|
293.00
|
20,501
|
70
|
|
Kitcharao |
11
|
212.40
|
14,604
|
69
|
|
Las Nieves |
20
|
582.69
|
21,530
|
37
|
|
Magallanes |
8
|
49.91
|
19,895
|
399
|
 |
Nasipit |
19
|
236.36
|
35,817
|
152
|
|
Remedios
T. Romualdez |
8.00
|
81.47
|
13,359
|
164
|
|
Santiago |
8
|
286.65
|
17,925
|
63
|
|
Tubay |
13
|
138.00
|
17,668
|
128
|
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 Imperial 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, although the province is yet to complete the transfer
of provincial services and functions to the new
capital.
Tourism in AgNor
The majestic Mt.
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 also has
the majestic Mount Hilong-Hilong in Cabadbaran, one of the tallest
in Agusan del Norte.
Notable Schools
Elementary
- Nasipit Central Elementary School - (West Nasipit
District)
- North Cabadbaran Central Elem. School
- Cabadbaran South Central Elem. School
- Buenavista SPED Center
- Buenavista Central Elem. School
- Magallanes Central Elem. School
- Agay Central Elem. School
- Jaliobong Elementary School
Secondary
- Candelaria Institute
- Saint Michael
College of Caraga
- Saint James High
School
- NORMISIST-Cabadbaran
- Carmen Academy
- Nasipit National Vocational School
- Mindanao Institute
- Buenavista Institute
- Magallanes National High School
- Buenavista National High School
- Agay National High School
- Jaliobong National High School
Tertiary
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