Surigao del Sur

Surigao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Tandag and borders Surigao del Norte to the north, Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur to the west, and Davao Oriental to the south. Surigao del Sur is located at the eastern coast of Mindanao and faces the Philippine Sea.

\nREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES\n

Province of Surigao del Sur

Region: Caraga (Region XIII)

Capital: Tandag

Founded:

Population:
\n2000 census—501,808 (49th largest).
\nDensity—110 per km² (15th lowest).

Area: 4,552.2 km² (25th largest)

Divisions:
\nComponent cities—1.
\nMunicipalities—18.
\nBarangays—309.
\nCongressional districts—2.

Languages:

Governor: Vicente T. Pimentel (2001-2004)