Cantilan is a municipality in Surigao del Sur, Caraga, made up of 17 barangays with a 2020 census population of 34,233. It is registered under PSGC code 1606805000 and uses ZIP code 8317. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Cantilan.
About Cantilan
Cantilan 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 17 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 34,233 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1606805000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 8317.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Cantilan.
Location and Geography
Cantilan is located in Surigao del Sur within the Caraga of the Philippines. The municipality includes 17 barangays.
Cantilan sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Surigao del Sur, including Barobo, Bayabas, Bislig City, Cagwait.
Festivals and Events in Cantilan
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Barangays in Cantilan
Cantilan is divided into 17 barangays under PSGC code 1606805000.
Travel Tips for Cantilan
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 Cantilan.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Cantilan in the Philippine Administrative System
Cantilan is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1606805000. 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), Cantilan 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 17 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Cantilan is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Surigao del Sur in Caraga.
People Also Ask About Cantilan
What is Cantilan known for?
Cantilan is a municipality in Surigao del Sur, Caraga. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Cantilan located?
Cantilan is located in Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1606805000.
How many barangays does Cantilan have?
Cantilan has 17 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Cantilan?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Cantilan has a recorded population of 34,233.
What is the ZIP code of Cantilan?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Cantilan is 8317.
What cities or municipalities are near Cantilan?
Nearby localities in Surigao del Sur include Barobo, Bayabas, Bislig City, Cagwait.
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Administrative and geographic data for Cantilan 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 →