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What body of water surrounds Dinagat Islands?

Dinagat Islands is surrounded by the Philippine Sea to the east and the Surigao Strait to the west.

What are the neighboring regions or provinces to Dinagat Islands?

Dinagat Islands is bordered by Surigao del Norte to the west, and it lies to the east of the Philippine Sea.

Is Dinagat Islands a province or a city?

Dinagat Islands is a province of the Philippines.

What is the official language spoken in Dinagat Islands?

The official languages are Filipino and English, while the local dialect spoken is Surigaonon.

What is the time zone of Dinagat Islands?

Dinagat Islands follows the Philippine Time Zone (PHT), which is UTC+8.

What is the population of Dinagat Islands?

As of the 2020 census, the population of Dinagat Islands is approximately 137,000 people.

How many municipalities are there in Dinagat Islands?

There are 7 municipalities in Dinagat Islands.

What is the total area of Dinagat Islands?

The total land area of Dinagat Islands is approximately 802 square kilometers.

What is the capital of Dinagat Islands?

The capital of Dinagat Islands is San Jose.

Where is Dinagat Islands located in the Philippines?

Dinagat Islands is located in the northeastern part of Mindanao, bordered by the provinces of Surigao del Norte to the west and the Philippine Sea to the east.

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  • GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE PROVINCIAL CITIZEN MILITARY TRAINING CENTER AND ACTIVATION CEREMONY OF THE 2004th READY RESERVE INFANTRY BRIGADE HELDMarch 22, 2026
    A successful Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Provincial Citizen Military Training Center was conducted at the 1505th Community Defense Center (CDC), 15th Regional Community Defense Group continue reading : GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE PROVINCIAL CITIZEN MILITARY TRAINING CENTER AND ACTIVATION CEREMONY OF THE 2004th READY RESERVE INFANTRY BRIGADE HELD
  • TWO SLOPE PROTECTION PROJECTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINAGAT TURNED OVER; PROJECTS AT DINAGAT DISTRICT HOSPITAL INSPECTED BY GOV. DEMEREYMarch 20, 2026
    The Turnover Ceremony for two slope protection projects in the Municipality of Dinagat was led by Province of Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo P. Demerey, Jr., continue reading : TWO SLOPE PROTECTION PROJECTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF DINAGAT TURNED OVER; PROJECTS AT DINAGAT DISTRICT HOSPITAL INSPECTED BY GOV. DEMEREY
  • NEWLY COMPLETED 1.5 KM CUARINTA TO MANOLIGAO WATERSHED ROAD OFFICIALLY TURNED OVER!March 20, 2026
    It can be recalled that in February of last year, the groundbreaking ceremony for the road project from Barangay Cuarinta to Manoligao Watershed was officially continue reading : NEWLY COMPLETED 1.5 KM CUARINTA TO MANOLIGAO WATERSHED ROAD OFFICIALLY TURNED OVER!

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