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The island province of Dinagat is one of the newest provinces in the Philippines. It was carved out of Surigao Del Norte Province. Located in Caraga Region in the northeastern part of Mindanao Island, it is accessible by sea tranportation through the domestic port of Dinagat town. It has a lone congressional district and is composed of eight towns namely: Basilica, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, San Jose, and Tubajon.

Municipalities

The province of Dinagat Island is composed of 7 municipalities namely:

Municipality2007 Population2007 Income
(in thousands)(in million pesos)
Basilisa31.3NA
Cagdianao14.140.8
Dinagat11.924.6
Libjo18.136.8
Loreto9.0NA
San Jose28.3193.4
Tubajon7.8NA
Sources: NSCB, COA
Business Opportunities

The province of Dinagat Island needs investors who can put up tourist facilities such as hotels, resorts, gilf courses, and even demonstration farms. Businessmen can also engaged in the production of high value commercial crops such as fruits and vegetables, coffee and cacao, cut flowers and ornamental plants. The manufacture of processed foods, furniture, home decors, and other consumer products can also be viable.



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Places of Interest/ tourist spots in Dinagat Island
  1. Bonsai Forest in Mt. Redondo in Loreto Town.
  2. PBMA Shrine in San Jose
  3. Tagbirayan Beach

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Palatial house of Dinagat Governor Glenda Ecleo (photo courtesy of mindanews.com)



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