Caraga

Caraga is an administrative region in the Philippines. It is also known as Region XIII. It is on the northeastern part of the island of Mindanao. Butuan is the regional administrative center.

Caraga
Caraga Administrative Region
Region XIII
Region
A naked beach at Siargao Island
Tinuy-an Falls
Rice Corn and Flower Festival in Bayugan
Macapagal Bridge
A lagoon in Libjo, Dinagat Islands
Hinatuan Enchanted River
From top, left to right: A naked beach in Siargao Island; Tinuy-an Falls; Rice Corn and Flower Festival in Bayugan; Macapagal Bridge in Butuan; A lagoon in Libjo; Hinatuan Enchanted River
Location in the Philippines
Location in the Philippines
Coordinates: 8°55′N 125°30′E
CountryPhilippines
Island groupMindanao
Regional centerButuan
Area
 • Total21,478.35 km2 (8,292.84 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)[1]
 • Total2,804,788
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ISO 3166 codePH-13
Provinces
5
Cities
6
  • Bayugan
  • Bislig
  • Butuan
  • Cabadbaran
  • Surigao City
  • Tandag
Municipalities70
Barangays1,310
Cong. districts7
Languages

There are five provinces: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur.

References
  1. Census of Population (2015). "Caraga". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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