ABOUT
Agusan del Sur is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Caraga Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Prosperidad and borders, from the northy clockwise, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, and Bukidnon. The province of Agusan del Sur is known as a big producer of rice and some agricultural products in the Caraga region in Mindanao.
LOCATION
Coordinates: 8°30′N 125°50′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 maximum rainfall generally occurs from December to January although there is no single dry month. Its average monthly rainfall is 355 millimetres (14.0 in) and average temperature is 27.15 °C (80.87 °F). Areas characterized by this climate type are generally along or very near the eastern coast thus are open to the northeast monsoon. .
Visit Agusan del Sur on or before June 17th as they are celebrating their Naliyagan Festival to commemorate their founding anniversary.
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.
READ MORE: Climate & Weather in the Philippines
CITIES & TOWNS
The Agusan del Sur province is divided into 13 Municipalities, 1 Component City :
- Bayugan
- Bunawan
- Esperanza
- La Paz
- Loreto
- Prosperidad
- Rosario
- San Francisco
- San Luis
- Santa Josefa
- Sibagat
- Talacogon
- Trento
- Veruela
ISLANDS
None
POINTS OF INTEREST
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Agusan del Sur province:
- Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bayugan Rotunda
- Green Haven Adventure Farm
- Bayug Hamogaway Falls
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
- Patpatangan Cold Spring
- Nyhelm Falls
- Calahian Lake
- Manlangits Lake
- San Vicente Falls
- Ognop Cave
- Magkiangkang Cave
- Gethsemane Falls
- Graceland Cold Spring
- Lake Mambagongon Bird Sanctuary
- Cagbas Falls
- Lake Panlabuhan
- Los Arcos Hot Spring
- Puting Buhangin Cave
- Gibong River
- Aningaw Cave
- Mount Magdiwata
If you plan to visit the province of Agusan del Sur, you can use the following sites to determine the best places to stay:
FESTIVALS
The following is a list of festivals celebrated in Agusan del Sur throughout the year:
- Naliyagan Festival (June 12-17) – Prosperidad
FAQs
The following are the most frequently asked questions about the Agusan del Sur province.
Where in the Philippines is Agusan del Sur located?
Agusan del Sur is located on Northeastern Mindanao.
Is Agusan del Sur a city or province?
Agusan del Sur is a province.
What is the Capital of Agusan del Sur?
The capital of Agusan del Sur is Prosperidad.
What is Agusan del Sur famous or known for?
Agusan del Sur is famous for several waterfalls and giant toog tree.
How do I get to Agusan del Sur?
There are several ways to get to Agusan del Sur, the most common being from Manila:
- Bus | 26 hours | $38 – $50
You can fly to an alternate airport (Butuan City) and then ride a bus to get to Agusan del Sur. The cost will be significantly more but the travel time is shorter.
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How many islands are in Agusan del Sur?
There are NO islands in Agusan del Sur.
What does Agusan mean?
Agusan means “where the water flows” in English.
Is Agusan del Sur safe?
Agusan del Sur is generally safe for locals but not tourists. Just avoid staying out late at night.
Is the climate the same as the rest of the Philippines?
Agusan del Sur is considered tropical but with rainfall occurring From December to January.
READ MORE: Climate & Weather in the Philippines
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