Tandag City is located on the northeastern coast of Mindanao Island facing the Philippine Sea. It is bounded on the north by the municipalities of Lanuza and Cortes, on the east by the Philippine sea, on the south by the towns of Tago and San Miguel, and on the west by the province of Agusan Del Sur. It is located 448 nautical miles from Manila and 150 nautical miles from Cebu. The distance from Surigao City in the north to Tandag is around 200 kilometers and 331 kilometers is the distance from Davao City in the south. Tandag has a national secondary airport and a seaport.

Tandag has a total land area of 316 square kilometers subdivided into 21 barangays. Majority of the barangays are considered rural areas. Major dialects spoken are Cebuano, Surigaonon, and Tagalog. English is widely used in schools, business and government offices. The city celebrates the Diwatahan Festival on the third week of January in honor of Senor Sto. Nino. It also celebrate Araw ng Tanday every September 1 showcasing the city's achievements through the years.

Farming and fishing are the main economic activity for most of the people in Bislig. Chief farm products are rice, corn, coconut, abaca, and cacao. Livestock and poultry raising are also important sources of income.

Although Tandag has a small population, it offers great investment opportunities in the following areas:

• medium-size commercial complexes
• hotels, resorts and amusement parks
• demonstration farms
• food establishments
• commercial poultry and hog raising
• production of dairy products
• food processing
• fish canning and deboning
• consumer chemicals such as detergents and personal care products
• essential oil and fragrances
• Clothing and fashion accessories
• furniture and fixture

1. Twin islands of Linungao
2. Mangcagangi Island
3. Busay Falls
4. Provincial Capitol

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