Country Philippines Established August 1, 1929 Time zone PST (UTC+8) Province Surigao del Norte | Region Caraga (Region XIII) Barangays Area 41.3 km² | |
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District 1st district of Surigao del Norte | ||
General Luna (formerly known as Cabuntog) is a fifth class municipality on Siargao Island in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 16,771 people. It is named after General Antonio Luna.
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Map of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
General Luna is home to annual international and national surfing competitions because of the Cloud 9 waves. As a result, the town has the reputation as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines."
Geography
General Luna is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east of Dapa and about 40 nautical miles (74 km; 46 mi) from Surigao City. The islands of Anahawan, Daku, and La Januza are within the municipality's jurisdiction. The area is protected within the Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) under Republic Act 7586 (NIPAS Act).
Barangays
General Luna is politically subdivided into 19 barangays, fifteen (15) of which are located on Siargao Island while four (4) are on the other outer islands.