Cagdianao is a 3rd class coastal municipality of Dinagat Island Province in Caraga Region, Philippines.

Profile of Cagdianao Municipality (Geography)
Location –> southeastern part of Dinagat Island (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> Libjo (north), Nonoc Island of Surigao City (south), Dinagat, San Jose and Basilisa (west)
Area –> 249.48 km2 (96.32 sq mi)
Population –> 16,808 (2015 Census)
Terrain –> Mountainous with narrow coastal plains and valleys
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Fish, Coconut, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Cebuano, Surigaonon, Waray, Tagalog, English
Barangays –> 14
Revenue (2016) –> 153,289,311.16
Legislative District –> Lone
Government Officials
Congressman –> Alan Ecleo I
Mayor –> Adolfo Longos
Vice Mayor –> Rufino P. Fermilan Jr.

History of Cagdianao

Cagdianao was created on December 23, 1959 as a new municipality of Surigao del Norte. When the province of Dinagat Island was formed by Republic Act No. 9355 in 2012, it became one of its towns.

Economy of Cagdianao

Cagdianao is a primarily a farming and fishing town where rice, fish and coconut are the main products.

Tourist Spots in Cagdianao

Hinabyan Beach
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church

Festivals

Banagan Festival
Sirong Sirong Festival
Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

Map of Cagdianao Municipality in Dinagat Island Province

See also: Profile of Mayor Adolfo Longos , Governor Kaka Bag-ao