Surigao del Norte Map

Surigao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is

Surigao City.[1] The province consists of two major islands?Siargao Island and Bucas Grande Island?in the

Philippine Sea, and a small region at the northernmost tip of the island of Mindanao. This mainland portion

borders Agusan del Norte, and Surigao del Sur to the south.

Surigao del Norte is the second northernmost of the Mindanao provinces and is an important transportation hub

between Visayas and Mindanao. Numerous ferries cross the Surigao Strait between Surigao and the island of

Leyte carrying vehicles and passengers between Liloan in Southern Leyte and Surigao City.

On September 18, 1960, pursuant to the Republic Act 2736 dated June 19, 1960, the province of Surigao was

divided into Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur. The town of Surigao became a city on August 30, 1970

pursuant to RA 6134. Atty. Pedro R. Espina became the first City Mayor.

Surigao is home to the Mamanwa ethnic tribe. Their dances are showcased in a local festival called

"Bonok-Bonok", held at the feast of San Nicolas de Tolentino which is held annually on September 10.

The Bonok-Bonok depicts the native folks' merry-making to show gratitude to God for bountiful harvest and

good health.

A collection of ancient archaeological diggings like burial coffins, jars and antique Chinese kitchen wares

unearthed in Panhutungan, Placer is on public display at the Surigaonon Heritage Mini-Museum located at the

Boulevard in Surigao City.