Barangays ZIP code 8417 Local time Friday 8:56 PM | Time zone PST (UTC+8) Area 91.9 km² | |
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Weather 26°C, Wind NE at 13 km/h, 80% Humidity Points of interest Siargao, Dedon Island Siargao I, Pansukian Tropical Resort (B | ||
Dapa is a fourth class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 23,787 people. Most of the municipality is situated on Siargao Island, but Middle Bucas Grande and East Bucas Grande Islands are also within its jurisdiction. It is known as the "Growth Center of the beautiful islands of Siargao".
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Map of Dapa, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Barangays
Dapa is politically subdivided into 29 barangays.
Barangays 1 through 13 constitute Dapa's poblacion. Barangay Don Paulino is synonymous with the village of Giwan. Barangay Union is synonymous with the village of Union.
Demographics
Surigaonon is the common local language, while Cebuano, Filipino, and English are also spoken.
Education
Dapa is considered as the center of education in the island. The newly established Siargao National Science High School is the home of scholar students who are gifted in the field of science and mathematics. It may as well develop a strong science culture among high schools in the island.
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High schools: