Lanuza, Surigao del Sur
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Lanuza is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines
. It has a total land area of 395.76 km², representing 8.7% to the total area of Surigao del Sur. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 10,057 people in 1,942 households.
It is noted as a surfing destination with its various surfing areas from Reef Breaks to Beach Breaks. Surfing season is between the months of November to March where big waves are in constant motion.
, one of the major economic zones of Surigao del Sur. Business opportunity is mainly dependent on agriculture, fishing, and eco-tourism. Lanuza was awarded a "clean and green" municipality title of the Caraga Region and is composed of a balanced conservative society deeply rooted in Catholicism
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For telecommunication there are six cell sites operated by Smart Communications
and Globe Telecom
that cover the whole area of CarCanMadCarLan (Carrascal
, Cantilan
, Madrid
, Carmen
and Lanuza).
Two cable TV providers operate in Cantilan, Carrascal and Madrid, Cantilan has broadband internet with a number of internet cafes. The municipal building in Lanuza has a satellite connection, soon this will be extended to the school and may be offered as an internet cafe in the evenings.
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s. In 1956, the sitio of Antao was converted into a barrio.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It has a total land area of 395.76 km², representing 8.7% to the total area of Surigao del Sur. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 10,057 people in 1,942 households.
It is noted as a surfing destination with its various surfing areas from Reef Breaks to Beach Breaks. Surfing season is between the months of November to March where big waves are in constant motion.
History
Lanuza is the birthplace of Vicente T. Cubero, also known as Capt. Francisco Salazar, who led the Boholano guerrillas in the very successful Battle of Moalong in Loon, Bohol on September 27, 1942. A month later he was killed in the Battle of Ubujan in Tagbilaran. Both Cubero's parents are Boholano migrants.Economy
Lanuza belongs to the economic zone of CantilanCantilan, Surigao del Sur
Cantilan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 28,659 people in 5,378 households....
, one of the major economic zones of Surigao del Sur. Business opportunity is mainly dependent on agriculture, fishing, and eco-tourism. Lanuza was awarded a "clean and green" municipality title of the Caraga Region and is composed of a balanced conservative society deeply rooted in Catholicism
Catholicism
Catholicism is a broad term for the body of the Catholic faith, its theologies and doctrines, its liturgical, ethical, spiritual, and behavioral characteristics, as well as a religious people as a whole....
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For telecommunication there are six cell sites operated by Smart Communications
Smart Communications
Smart Communications is a wholly owned mobile phone and Internet service subsidiary of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company .On June 30, 2010 the company reported that it had over 45 million cellular subscribers.-Brands:...
and Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom , commonly known as Globe, is a telecommunications company in the Philippines. Globe provides mobile, fixed line, and broadband Internet services.- History :In 1928, Congress passed Act No...
that cover the whole area of CarCanMadCarLan (Carrascal
Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
Carrascal is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 13,157 people in 2,756 households. Unique boasts common with the uneven distribution of its lowlands and rolling areas...
, Cantilan
Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
Cantilan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 28,659 people in 5,378 households....
, Madrid
Madrid, Surigao del Sur
Madrid is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Madrid was named after the capital city of Spain, Madrid. It has 14 barangay's and two comprising the poblacion, the brgy Linibunan and brgy Quirino...
, Carmen
Carmen, Surigao del Sur
Carmen is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 9,551 people in 1,873 households....
and Lanuza).
Two cable TV providers operate in Cantilan, Carrascal and Madrid, Cantilan has broadband internet with a number of internet cafes. The municipal building in Lanuza has a satellite connection, soon this will be extended to the school and may be offered as an internet cafe in the evenings.
Geography and climate
Lanuza's climate is characterized by rainfall that is distributed throughout the year. The period from April to August has the lowest level of rainfall while heavier rains occur from November to February and has 7% exposure to tropical cycloneTropical cyclone
A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain. Tropical cyclones strengthen when water evaporated from the ocean is released as the saturated air rises, resulting in condensation of water vapor...
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Barangays
Lanuza is politically subdivided into 13 barangayBarangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
s. In 1956, the sitio of Antao was converted into a barrio.
- Agsam
- Bocawe
- Bunga
- Gamuton
- Habag
- Mampi
- Nurcia
- Pakwan
- Sibahay
- Zone I (Pob.)
- Zone II (Pob.)
- Zone III (Pob.)
- Zone IV (Pob.)