Cortes is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur,
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. 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
barangayA barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s. In 1955, the sitios of Uba, Mabahin, Tag-anongan and Manlico were converted into barrios.
- 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.
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