Province of Agusan del Norte

Stephen Jerry 0 years ago 5 min read

Agusan del Norte, officially the Province of Agusan del Norte (Cebuano: Amihanang Agusan; Butuanon: Probinsya hong Agusan del Norte; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Hilagang Agusan, Lalawigan ng Agusan del Norte), is a province in the Caraga region of the Philippines. Its de jure capital is the city of Cabadbaran with several government offices located in the highly urbanized city of Butuan, which is the largest city and its de facto capital as well as the regional center of Caraga Region. It is bordered on the northwest by Butuan Bay; northeast by Surigao del Norte; mid-east by Surigao del Sur; southeast by Agusan del Sur, and southwest by Misamis Oriental.

History

Agusan del Norte was historically part of the larger province of Agusan before it was divided into Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur. Butuan played a major role in early Philippine history as a center of trade and culture, with archeological finds pointing to a rich pre-colonial heritage.

Quick Facts

Population (2024)	404,100
Land Area (km²)	2,730.24
Households	309,016
Average Household Size	4.2
Registered Voters	309,016
Major Landmark	Mount Hilong-Hilong
Coastal Access	Yes
Average Elevation (m)	179

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Agusan del Norte is a province located in the northeastern part of Mindanao. It is bounded by Surigao del Norte on the north, Agusan del Sur on the south, Butuan Bay on the west, and Surigao del Sur on the east. The province features a mix of coastal plains and rolling hills, with the Agusan River traversing its central region.

Municipalities Population Data

Agusan del Norte has 10 municipalities and 1 component city with a total of 252 barangays. The province experienced steady population growth between 2020 and 2024.

name	type	barangay_count	population_2020	population_2024
Buenavista	Municipality	25	68892	70691
Carmen	Municipality	8	23172	23304
Jabonga	Municipality	15	24855	25937
Kitcharao	Municipality	11	21278	22671
Las Nieves	Municipality	20	30240	32402
Magallanes	Municipality	8	22293	22780
Nasipit	Municipality	19	44822	46382
Remedios T. Romualdez	Municipality	8	17155	17250
Santiago	Municipality	9	28657	33877
Tubay	Municipality	13	25785	26463

Demographics

Age Distribution

Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group in Agusan del Norte is 5–9 years, followed closely by those aged below 5 years. The elderly (65+) represent a small portion of the population.

age	population_2020
Below 5 years	19827
5-9 years	23257
10-14 years	12744
15-19 years	12744
20-24 years	10869
25-29 years	10868
30-34 years	8343
35-39 years	8342
40-49 years	14030
50-59 years	10769
60-69 years	7174
70-79 years	3204
80+ years	1593

Population by Gender

In 2020, the population of Agusan del Norte was composed of approximately 50.60% males and 49.40% females, indicating a slightly higher number of males compared to females.

Economy

Agricultural Production

Palay (rice) remained the province’s main crop, with irrigated palay consistently producing the larger share compared to rainfed palay. Corn production remained stable throughout the decade. However, in 2024, rice output dropped sharply, signaling potential challenges for sustainability.

title	2023	2024
Irrigated Palay	69718.1	34137
Rainfed Palay	13272.28	6421
Palay (Total)	82990	40558
White Corn	2539	2821
Yellow Corn	4891	2821
Corn (Total)	7430	5642

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