Cagwait is a municipality in Surigao del Sur, Caraga, made up of 11 barangays with a 2020 census population of 22,305. It is registered under PSGC code 1606804000 and uses ZIP code 8311. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 3 verified businesses in Cagwait.
About Cagwait
Cagwait is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 11 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 22,305 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1606804000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 8311.
azifind also lists 3 verified businesses based in Cagwait, from hotels and restaurants to professional and business service providers.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Cagwait.
Location and Geography
Cagwait is located in Surigao del Sur within the Caraga of the Philippines. The municipality includes 11 barangays.
Cagwait sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Surigao del Sur, including Barobo, Bayabas, Bislig City, Cantilan.
Festivals and Events in Cagwait
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Barangays in Cagwait
Cagwait is divided into 11 barangays under PSGC code 1606804000.
Travel Tips for Cagwait
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 Cagwait.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Cagwait in the Philippine Administrative System
Cagwait is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1606804000. 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), Cagwait 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 11 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Cagwait is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Surigao del Sur in Caraga.
People Also Ask About Cagwait
What is Cagwait known for?
Cagwait is a municipality in Surigao del Sur, Caraga. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 3 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Cagwait located?
Cagwait is located in Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1606804000.
How many barangays does Cagwait have?
Cagwait has 11 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Cagwait?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Cagwait has a recorded population of 22,305.
What is the ZIP code of Cagwait?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Cagwait is 8311.
What cities or municipalities are near Cagwait?
Nearby localities in Surigao del Sur include Barobo, Bayabas, Bislig City, Cantilan.
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Administrative and geographic data for Cagwait 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 →