Dinagat Island
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This article is about the island. For the province, see Dinagat Islands. For the municipality, see Dinagat, Dinagat Islands.
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Map of Dinagat Island
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Dinagat Island (Philippines)
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| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 10°13′N 125°36′E / 10.217°N 125.600°ECoordinates: 10°13′N 125°36′E / 10.217°N 125.600°E |
| Archipelago | Dinagat Islands |
| Area | 802.12 km2 (309.70 sq mi) |
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Philippines
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| Municipalities | Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, San Jose, Tubajon |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 106,951 (as of 2000) |
| Density | 133.3 /km2 (345.2 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Visayans (Surigaonon) |
Dinagat Island is an island located northeast of Mindanao in the Philippines.
Until December 2006, it was part of the province of Surigao del Norte. Being its main island, almost all municipalities of the province of Dinagat Islands are located on it.
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