Caraga - Definition and Overview

Caraga is the newest region of the Philippines, also designated as Region XIII. It is composed of 4 provinces, namely: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur. The name Caraga is a corruption of the word "Kalagan" which means the land of the spirits.

Caraga Region has a total land area of 19,030 km². Majority of the people are Visaya-Cebuano while the rest are indigenous. Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur belong to the 20+ poorest provinces of the country. The poor economic condition of the region's families is the main reason for its low performance.

Regions and Provinces of Mindanao
Zamboanga Peninsula:	Zamboanga del Norte \| Zamboanga del Sur \| Zamboanga Sibugay
Northern Mindanao:	Bukidnon \| Camiguin \| Lanao del Norte \| Misamis Occidental \| Misamis Oriental
Davao Region:	Compostela Valley \| Davao \| Davao del Sur \| Davao Oriental
SOCCSKSARGEN:	Cotabato \| Sarangani \| South Cotabato \| Sultan Kudarat
Caraga:	Agusan del Norte \| Agusan del Sur \| Surigao del Norte \| Surigao del Sur
ARMM:	Basilan \| Lanao del Sur \| Maguindanao \| Sulu \| Tawi-Tawi

Caraga is also a municipality in the province of Davao Oriental.

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