ABOUT
Agusan del Norte is a province in the Philippines located in the Caraga Region of Mindanao. Its capital is the city of Cabadbaran. It is bordered on the northwest by the Butuan Bay; northeast by Surigao del Norte; mid-east by Surigao del Sur; southeast by Agusan del Sur, and southwest by Misamis Oriental. Agusan del Norte has a total land area of 2,730.24 square kilometres or 1,054.15 square miles.
LOCATION
Coordinates: 9°10′N 125°30′E 
FAST FACTS
The following are a few useful and interesting details about this province.
Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well.
Bring A to B adapter(s).
CLIMATE
The climate in this province is with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month there is a lot of rain. According to Köppen and Geiger, this climate is classified as Af.
One of the best times to go there is on every 2nd week of January when the province celebrates the Saging Festival, an Agri Fair highlighting the bounties of Buenavista which are bananas.
The most appropriate clothing for this province is casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher elevations, and boating.
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CITIES & TOWNS
The Agusan del Norte province is divided into 10 Municipalities, 1 City:
- Buenavista
- Butuan
- Cabadbaran
- Carmen
- Jabonga
- Kitcharao
- Las Nieves
- Magallanes
- Nasipit
- Remedios T. Romualdez
- Santiago
- Tubay
ISLANDS
None
POINTS OF INTEREST
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Agusan del Norte province:
- Balangay Shrine Museum
- Butuan National Museum
- Delta Discovery Park
- Agusan River
- Banza Church Ruins
- Bood Promontory Eco Park
- Magellan’s Landing Site
- Punta Diwata Cave
- Masao Beach
- Mt Mayapay
- Diosdado Macapagal Suspension Bridge
- Guingona Park
- Cabadbaran
- Nipa Wine Distillery
- Sprinkles Waterpark and Event Center
- Our Lady of the Assumption Church
- Dagangdang Falls
- Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum
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FESTIVALS
The following is a list of festivals celebrated in Agusan del Norte throughout the year:
- Araw ng Agusan del Norte (June 13-17) – (Province-wide)
- Saging Festival (2nd week of January) – Buenavista
- Sumayajaw Festival (August 14) – Jabonga
FAQs
The following are the most frequently asked questions about the Agusan del Norte province.
Where in the Philippines is Agusan del Norte located?
Agusan del Norte is located on Northeastern Mindanao.
Is Agusan del Norte a city or province?
Agusan del Norte is a province.
What is the Capital of Agusan del Norte?
The capital of Agusan del Norte is Cabadbaran.
What is Agusan del Norte famous or known for?
Agusan del Norte is known for sandy beaches, Mount Hilong-Hilong, and ancient balangay boats.
How do I get to Agusan del Norte?
There are several ways to get to Agusan del Norte, the most common being from Manila:
- Bus | 50 hours
- Plane | 3.75 hours | $60 – $200
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How many islands are in Agusan del Norte?
There are NO islands in Agusan del Norte.
What does Agusan mean?
Agusan means “where the water flows” in English.
Is Agusan del Norte safe?
Agusan del Norte is generally safe for locals and tourists. Just avoid staying out late at night.
Is the climate the same as the rest of the Philippines?
Agusan del Norte province is considered tropical with significant rainfall.
To learn more about the various climate types in the Philippines, and for a Climate Map, click the link below …
READ MORE: Climate & Weather in the Philippines
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Update: October 24, 2022
