
DISTANCES OF MUNICIPALITIES (TOWNS)
FROM SURIGAO CITY [IN KMS] & PLACES OF INTEREST
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Alegria |
Mainland |
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48 |
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Bacuag |
Mainland |
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46 |
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*Basilisa |
Dinagat Island |
Lake Bababu, situated between Puerto Princesa and Melgar, is a mountain lake that is a sight to behold. The steep vertical inclines add thrill to an avid adventurer. Lush vegetation dominates the periphery. Rock formations in the neighboring islets of San Roque and Hagakgak resembling a duck, turtle, ship, eagle, candle make the seascape unlike any other. |
26 |
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*Burgos |
Siargao Island |
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96 |
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*Cagdianao |
Dinagat Island |
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28 |
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Claver |
Mainland |
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61 |
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*Dapa |
Siargao Island |
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72 |
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*Del Carmen |
Siargao Island |
Its vast swampland of preserved mangroves is habitat of the biggest species of saltwater crocodile in the country. |
56 |
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*Dinagat |
Dinagat Island |
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24 |
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*Gen. Luna |
Siargao Island |
A bewitching 27-km stretch of sugar white beaches, sapphire seas, and natural coral barrier that keeps the inlet waters placid. White-sand beaches line the shores for miles, facing a handful of islets such as Guyam "Daku" (Big) and "Gamay" (Small - so small it is an uninhabited white sandbar with 50 coconut trees that can be circled on foot in 10 minutes) some hundred meters away from the onrushing waves of the Pacific. A discovery of foreign surfers and scuba divers. At high tide, tube-like waves from the Pacific can be heard and seen. A perfect destination for surfing during the months of November to January, and island-hopping adventure during March to June. |
81 |
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Gigaquit |
Mainland |
|
58 |
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*Libjo |
Dinagat Island |
|
56 |
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*Loreto |
Dinagat Island |
|
78 |
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Mainit |
Mainland |
The pear-shaped Mainit Lake engulfs the municipalities of Mainit and Alegria between Surigao and Butuan. At a certain season, one can admire the purplish blooms of water hyacinths and lilies. Its placid waters is a sanctuary of thousands of wild ducks. This 17,340 hectare body of freshwater is the fourth largest lake in the Philippines. Also site of many waterfalls. |
43 |
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Malimono |
Mainland |
|
35 |
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*Pilar |
Siargao Island |
Situated in a cove facing the Pacific, the Magpupungku lagoon is surrounded by limestone and granite sculptures. During low tide its pockmarked limestone floor reveal "swimming pools" of assorted shapes and sizes resembling basins, barrels, tubs and ponds. Also a surfing destination. |
93 |
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Placer |
Mainland |
Mining town famous for its ancient gold mines and "goldrush" panning. |
33 |
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*San Benito |
Siargao Island |
|
81 |
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San Francisco |
Mainland |
|
12 |
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*San Isidro |
Siargao Island |
|
98 |
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*San Jose |
Dinagat Island |
Not to be mistaken for Barangay (Bgy.) San Jose, a village in Bayagnan Island that is the jump-off point to Sagisi Island. |
32 |
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*Santa Monica |
Siargao Island |
The Sta. Monica Waterfalls is a gentle burst of falling waters amid the tranquility of a virgin forest. This well-preserved natural environment is a come-on. |
111 |
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Sison |
Mainland |
|
19 |
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*Socorro |
Bucas Grande Island |
Experience the thrill of passing through an underwater Suhoton cave leading into a magical lagoon of countless islets, explore it in a kayak because the submerged cave is accessible only during low tide. |
65 |
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Tagana-an |
Mainland |
|
29 |
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*Tubajon |
Dinagat Island |
|
65 |
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Tubod |
Mainland |
|
36 |
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SURIGAO CITY |
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Basul Island (swimming, snorkeling & diving) Bitaugan Whirlpool, Bgy. Bitaugan, Bayagnan Island Buenavista Cave in Bgy. Buenavista, Hikdop Island Cantiasay (384 m) Foot Bridge, Hanigad Island Danawan Island (swimming, snorkeling & diving) Day-asan Floating Village, Day-asan Island Hinituan Island (swimming, snorkeling & diving) Lipata Ferry Terminal, Bgy. Lipata, Mainland Mabua Public Beach, Bgy. Mabua, Mainland Maharlika Center (beach, hostel & training center), Bgy. Lipata, Mainland Manjagao Island (boating in mangrove swampland) Mapawa Cave, Mainland Nabago Pearl Farm, Nabago, Mainland Nonoc Nickel Refinery, Nonoc Island Punta Bilar Beach, Bgy. Punta Pilar, Mainland Raza Island Sabang Public Beach Resort, Mainland Sagisi Island (swimming, snorkeling & diving) San Jose, Bayagnan Island (island hopping) Silop Cave, Mainland Sumilom Island (swimming, snorkeling & diving) Zaragoza Rock Formation in Bgy. Zaragoza, Sibale Island |
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* Island municipalities with converted distances.