Agusan del Norte - Definition and Overview

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

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Agusan del Norte

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Region: Caraga (Region XIII)

Capital: Butuan City

Founded:

Population:
2000 census—552,849 (47th largest)
Density—213 per km² (39st highest)

Area: 2,590 km² (28th smallest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—1
Municipalities—11
Barangays—250
Congressional districts—2

Languages:

Governor: Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante (2004-2007)

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Agusan del Norte is subdivided into 11 municipalities and 1 city.

City

• Butuan City

Municipalities

Physical

History

Created by Republic Act 4979 from Agusan province.

External links

• The Official Website of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte
  http://www2.mozcom.com/~pgoadn