Agusan del Norte
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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.
2000 census—552,849 (47th largest)
Density—213 per km² (39th highest)
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—
Municipalities—11
Barangays—265
Congressional districts—1
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
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
| Cities and Municipalities of Agusan del Norte | |
| Cities: | Butuan City |
| Municipalities: | Buenavista | Cabadbaran | Carmen | Jabonga | Kitcharao | Las Nieves | Magallanes | Nasipit | Remedios T. Romualdez | Santiago | Tubay |
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