Ube Kinampay
A unique, fragrant purple yam variety specific to Bohol, used in everything from polvoron and jams to artisanal ice cream.
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Cortes is a municipality in Surigao del Sur, Caraga, made up of 26 barangays with a 2020 census population of 18,023. It is registered under PSGC code 1606808000 and uses ZIP code 8313. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Cortes.
About Cortes
Cortes 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 26 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 18,023 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1606808000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 8313.
Visitors and residents can explore 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 accommodations, 0 festivals, 3 local dishes, and other places throughout Cortes.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Cortes.
Municipality
Classification
Surigao del Sur
Province
Caraga
Region
18,023
Population
26
Barangays
8313
Postal Code
Location and Geography
Cortes is located in Surigao del Sur within the Caraga of the Philippines. The municipality includes 26 barangays.
Cortes sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Surigao del Sur, including Barobo, Bayabas, Bislig City, Cagwait.
Festivals and Events in Cortes
0 recorded festivals and events in Cortes.
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Local Food in Cortes
Culinary specialties documented in Cortes and Surigao del Sur.
Sikwate
A rich, frothy hot chocolate made from pure, locally sourced cacao tablea; a breakfast staple paired with puto maya or broas.
Asin Tibook
One of the worldÔÇÖs rarest salts, processed by filtering seawater through ashes; it has a distinct, smoky, and complex flavor.
Barangays in Cortes
Cortes is divided into 26 barangays under PSGC code 1606808000.
Balibadon
1606808001
Burgos
1606808002
Capandan
1606808003
De la Paz
0701216001
Fatima
0701216002
Loreto
0701216003
Lourdes
0701216004
Mabahin
1606808004
Madrelino
1606808005
Malayo Norte
0701216005
Malayo Sur
0701216006
Manlico
1606808006
Matho
1606808007
Monserrat
0701216007
New Lourdes
0701216008
Patrocinio
0701216009
Poblacion
0701216010
Poblacion
1606808008
Rosario
0701216011
Salvador
0701216012
San Roque
0701216013
Tag-Anongan
1606808009
Tigao
1606808010
Tuboran
1606808011
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Travel Tips for Cortes
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 Cortes.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Cortes in the Philippine Administrative System
Cortes is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1606808000. 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), Cortes 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 26 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Cortes is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Surigao del Sur in Caraga.
People Also Ask About Cortes
What is Cortes known for?
Cortes is a municipality in Surigao del Sur, Caraga. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 3 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Cortes located?
Cortes is located in Surigao del Sur, Caraga, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1606808000.
How many barangays does Cortes have?
Cortes has 26 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What food is Cortes known for?
Documented local dishes include Ube Kinampay, Sikwate, Asin Tibook.
What is the population of Cortes?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Cortes has a recorded population of 18,023.
What is the ZIP code of Cortes?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Cortes is 8313.
What cities or municipalities are near Cortes?
Nearby localities in Surigao del Sur include Barobo, Bayabas, Bislig City, Cagwait.
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Administrative and geographic data for Cortes 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 →