'Agusan del Norte' is a
province of the
Philippines located in the
Caraga region in
Mindanao. Its capital is
Cabadbaran 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.
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 divided into 1 city and 10
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
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Agusan del Norte provincial profile at Philippine Provincial Profiles
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The Official Website of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte
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More info about Agusan del Norte at the Agusan–Surigao Historical Archive