Cortes, Surigao del Sur

Map of Surigao del Sur showing the location of Cortes

Cortes is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 Philippine census, it has a population of 14,825 people in 2,742 households.

Barangays

Cortes is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. In 1955, the sitios of Uba, Mabahin, Tag-anongan and Manlico were converted into barrios.^[1]

• Balibadon
• Barobo
• Burgos
• Capandan
• Mabahin
• Madrelino
• Manlico
• Matho
• Poblacion
• Tag-Anongan
• Tigao
• Tuboran
• Uba

Geography

It is located near the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by sea water. It has protected Marine Sanctuary located in barangay Balibadon, Capandan, Mabahin, Poblacion, Tigao and Uba. It is known in the province of Surigao, del, Sur for its rich source of sea foods in the area. You can find different kinds of fish, crabs and etc. The vast ocean under its territory is protected by the local government of Cortes. It has beautiful beaches with white sands. It also have water falls. It also have a bird sanctuary located in Burgos. It also has a wide area for agriculture. It has two season, rainy and sunny.

Economy

Agriculture is the major source of living in Cortes. It is known for its rich source of sea foods. Fishing is one source of living. However, there are limitations that been lay down by the local government to protect their sea against abuse. Farming is the second source of living.

References

1. ^ "An Act to Create the Barrios of Uba, Mabahin, Tag-anongan and Manlico, in the Municipality of Cortes, Province of Surigao". LawPH.com. http://lawph.com/statutes/ra1329.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12. 

External links

• Philippine Standard Geographic Code
• 2000 Philippine Census Information

Coordinates: 9°14′N 126°10′E / 9.233°N 126.167°E / 9.233; 126.167