Dinagat Islands
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2000 census—106,951 ()
Density—133.3 per km² ()
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—7
Barangays—100
Congressional districts—
Dinagat Islands is an island group comprising a province in the Philippines, located on the south side of Leyte Gulf in the province of Surigao del Norte. Leyte is to the west, across Surigao Strait, and Mindanao is to the south. Dinagat is about 60 km from north to south.
Best known for its great rock climbing sites and white sand beaches, it is the country's 81st and newest province and the fifth in the Caraga Region.
The province, situated almost entirely on Dinagat Island, is a Shangri-La of adventurers. Its caves, rock formations and mountain lakes provide a perfect ambience for the thrill seeker and highly-strung individuals. It is also the seat of the greatest and historic Battle of Surigao Strait during the World War II and the entry point of the American Liberation forces before the momentous return of Gen. Douglas MacArthur in Leyte.
It is known as one of the holiest sites on the islands in the Pre-christian native religion where the God of Hurricanes was persuaded to relent his attacks on the islands by Da the god of peace.
[edit] Political divisions
Dinagat Islands is divided into 7 municipalities.
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Basilisa (Rizal) |
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| Cagdianao |
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| Dinagat |
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Libjo (Albor) |
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Loreto |
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| San Jose |
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| Tubajon |
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[edit] External links
[edit] References
- Charter of the Province of Dinagat Islands (Republic Act No. 9355)
- Dinagat isles land provincehood status
| Province of Dinagat Islands | |
| Municipalities | Basilisa | Cagdianao | Dinagat | Libjo | Loreto | San Jose | Tubajon |
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