Marihatag, Surigao del Sur

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Map of Surigao del Sur showing the location of Marihatag

Marihatag (formerly known as Maria Ihatag[1])is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 16,394 people in 2,857 households. The current mayor of the municipality is Hon. Leo C. Navarro, younger brother of Librado C. Navarro, current mayor of Bislig City. The municipality hosts the "Balik-Marihatag" Festival which literally means going back home to Marihatag.

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Barangays [edit]

Marihatag is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.

  • Alegria
  • Amontay
  • Antipolo
  • Arorogan
  • Bayan
  • Mahaba
  • Mararag
  • Poblacion
  • San Antonio
  • San Isidro
  • San Pedro
  • Sta Cruz

Marihatag Community on-line [edit]

For latest news, events and information about Marihatag, please visit Marihatag's online community page at mymarihatag.com

References [edit]

  1. ^ Republic Act No. 1261, PhilippineLaw.info, retrieved 2012

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Coordinates: 8°48′N 126°18′E / 8.800°N 126.300°E / 8.800; 126.300