Surigao del Sur - Nature Pride of CARAGA
Surigao del Sur is also a diver and surfer’s paradise; much like its neighbor province Suigao del Norte. Both share in the beautiful and powerful waves of the Surigao Strait, which produces the waves surfing enthusiasts love to ride.
Aside from its famed waves, the province takes pride in its heritage. This is well reflected in the Sirong Festival where the natives of Surigao del Sur celebrate their successful defense against Muslim invaders.
Demographics
1. Population - 541,
347 (as of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area - 4, 925.2 q. km
3. Capital - Tandag City
4. Language/Dialect - Surigaonon, Cebuano, English,
and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (2)
Municipalities (17)
San Agustin
Church
It is the oldest church in the province.
Kaliguan
Festival
This annual festival is in celebration of the feast
of St. John the Baptist.
Surfing in
Tandag
Tandag, in Surigao del Sur is gifted with high-quality
waves, where the coast is only a few kilometers from
the depths of the Philippine Trench. This area has a
wide variety of waves in a small area including fast
tubes, beach breaks, point breaks, and river mouth breaks.
Historical
San Agustin
Church
Location: Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
The 175-year old church is the prime historical destination
in the province.
Man-made
Murillo
Sports Complex
Location: Tandag, Surigao del Sur
Named after the former governor of the province, Gregorio
P Murillo, it is equipped with an Olympic-size swimming
pool, basketball and volleyball and sipa courts, an
oval, and a grandstand.
Natural
Mangkangagi
Island
Location: Tandag, Surigao del Sur
The island offers three guano-filled caves, white-sand
beaches. This place is Ideal for excursions, picnics
and fishing.
Turtle Island
Location: Surigao del Sur
It is a white-sand beach, best suited for picnics, excursions
and field trips.
Hagonoy Island
Location: Surigao del Sur
It boasts of its white sand beach. Swimmers and scuba
divers also flock on this island.
Malinawa
Beach
Location: Surigao del Sur
It is a white-sand beach, best suited for picnics, excursions
and field trips.
Maletangtang
Cave
Location: Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
It is known for its beautiful boat shaped form and cool
springs, guano-filled caves and fresh cool water. Nice
place for field trips and picnics.
Kaliguan
Fluvial Festival
Place: Tandag, Surigao del Sur
Date:
This yearly festivity in honor of St. John the Baptist.
It is highlighted by beach dancing and the Search for
Perlas ng Kaliguan. There are also sports activities
at the beach, which include traditional Filipino games.
Sirong Festival
Place: Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
Date:
It depicts the early Christianization of the early Cantilangnons
(the Mamanwas and Manobos) wherein the natives tried
to defend their land against Muslim invaders.
By Air-Land:
Take a flight from Manila to Butuan City. From
there, buses are available headed to Surigao del
Sur.