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Butuan City Local Directory

City of Butuan is a 1st-class Highly Urbanized City in the province of Dinagat Islands, Caraga (Region XIII), Philippines. Based on 2024 PSA data, it has a population of 385,530 residents.

PSGC 1630400000 ZIP 8600
86 Barangays
385,530 Population
0 Attractions
0 Restaurants
149 Businesses
Philippines Caraga Agusan del Norte Butuan City
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Butuan City is a highly urbanized city in Agusan del Norte, Caraga, made up of 86 barangays with a 2020 census population of 385,530. It is registered under PSGC code 1630400000 and uses ZIP code 8600. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 2 places to stay, and 149 verified businesses in Butuan City.

About Butuan City

Butuan City is a highly urbanized city in the province of Agusan del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.

The highly urbanized city is home to 86 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 385,530 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1630400000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 8600.

Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 2 accommodations, 2 festivals, 0 local dishes, and other places throughout Butuan City.

azifind also lists 149 verified businesses based in Butuan City, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.

Geographic Facts

Key administrative and demographic data for Butuan City.

Highly urbanized city Classification
Agusan del Norte Province
Caraga Region
385,530 Population
86 Barangays
8600 Postal Code

Location and Geography

Butuan City is located in Agusan del Norte within the Caraga of the Philippines. The highly urbanized city includes 86 barangays.

As an urbanized area, Butuan City is organized around commercial districts, residential barangays, and local service centers connecting it with nearby cities in Caraga.

Butuan City sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Agusan del Norte, including Buenavista, Cabadbaran City, Carmen, Jabonga.

Things to Do in Butuan City

5 activities recorded in Butuan City.

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Balangay Boat Shrine

Site of the ancient wooden boat discoveries (pre-colonial maritime history)

Festivals and Events in Butuan City

2 recorded festivals and events in Butuan City.

Cultural January

Kahimunan Festival

Caraga's equivalent to the Sinulog; a grand, rhythmic street festival honoring the Santo NiΓö£ΓûÆo.

Cultural May

Balangay Festival

Commemorates the coming of the early migrations of seafaring Austronesians in their historic Balangay boats.

Where to Stay in Butuan City

2 hotels, resorts, inns, and guesthouses are documented in Butuan City. Compare accommodation types and price ranges to plan an overnight stay in Agusan del Norte.

Barangays in Butuan City

Butuan City is divided into 86 barangays under PSGC code 1630400000.

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Businesses & Services in Butuan City

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms based in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, searchable by category.

149 Businesses Listed

Travel Tips for Butuan City

Best Time to Visit

The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Butuan City.

Getting Around

Consider traffic conditions when moving between districts and nearby cities.

Where to Stay

2 accommodations are available, from hotels to guesthouses.

Butuan City in the Philippine Administrative System

Butuan City is classified as a highly urbanized city under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1630400000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.

As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Butuan City is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 86 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.

Butuan City is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Agusan del Norte in Caraga.

People Also Ask About Butuan City

What is Butuan City known for?

Butuan City is a highly urbanized city in Agusan del Norte, Caraga. It is documented with 0 attractions, 2 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 149 verified businesses in this directory.

Where is Butuan City located?

Butuan City is located in Agusan del Norte, Caraga, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1630400000.

How many barangays does Butuan City have?

Butuan City has 86 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.

What is the population of Butuan City?

Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Butuan City has a recorded population of 385,530.

What is the ZIP code of Butuan City?

The PhilPost ZIP code of Butuan City is 8600.

What cities or municipalities are near Butuan City?

Nearby localities in Agusan del Norte include Buenavista, Cabadbaran City, Carmen, Jabonga.

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Administrative and geographic data for Butuan City follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →