Loreto is a municipality in Dinagat Islands, Caraga, made up of 27 barangays with a 2020 census population of 9,940. It is registered under PSGC code 1608505000 and uses ZIP code 8507. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Loreto.
About Loreto
Loreto is a municipality in the province of Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 27 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 9,940 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1608505000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 8507.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Loreto.
Location and Geography
Loreto is located in Dinagat Islands within the Caraga of the Philippines. The municipality includes 27 barangays.
Loreto sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Dinagat Islands, including Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo.
Festivals and Events in Loreto
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Barangays in Loreto
Loreto is divided into 27 barangays under PSGC code 1608505000.
Travel Tips for Loreto
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 Loreto.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Loreto in the Philippine Administrative System
Loreto is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1608505000. 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), Loreto 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 27 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Loreto is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Dinagat Islands in Caraga.
People Also Ask About Loreto
What is Loreto known for?
Loreto is a municipality in Dinagat Islands, Caraga. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Loreto located?
Loreto is located in Dinagat Islands, Caraga, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1608505000.
How many barangays does Loreto have?
Loreto has 27 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Loreto?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Loreto has a recorded population of 9,940.
What is the ZIP code of Loreto?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Loreto is 8507.
What cities or municipalities are near Loreto?
Nearby localities in Dinagat Islands include Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo.
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Administrative and geographic data for Loreto 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 →