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Resources and Economic Potentials

1. Fertile agricultural lands suitable for growing of food and raw materials
Soil Type Area (has.) Suitable Crops
San Manuel loam 10,021 Lowland rice, corn, sugar cane, banana, Vegetables, camote, tobacco, abaca
San Manuel Clay 1,282Corn, banana, rice, vegetables, coconut
San Manuel Clay Loam 7,309 Corn, rice, rootcrops, peanuts, vegetables
Isabela Loam 854 Lowland rice
Isabela Silt Loam 2,387 Rice, corn, sugarcane
Bolinao Silt Loam 14,696 Banana, corn, falcata, abaca, rootcrops
Camansa Clay Loam 59,371 Banana, corn, rice, falcata, abaca, rootcrops
Umingan Clay Loam 15,807 Rice, corn, rootcrops
Alimodian Clay Loam 1,828 Rice, corn, rootcrops
Malalag Silt Loam 33,388 Banana, abaca, rootcrops, coconut, corn, Upland rice
Butuan Loam 18,309Lowland rice, vegetables
Kitcharao Clay Loam 644 Upland rice, ramie, coconut, tobacco, Rootcrops
Hydrosol 5,648Fishponds, wildlife forest
Rubble Land 296 Forest
Mountain Soil 50,514Forest
                                Source: Department of Agriculture

2. Vast production forests that can be planted to numerous fast-growing trees
     suitable for wood-based industries.

Area Available Suitable Species By-products
1. Old Growth (16,717.00) Dipterocarp species (lawaan, apitong, yakal) Sawlogs, sawdust, lumber veneer
2. Second Growth (52,5353.00) Dipterocarp Species (falcata, yemani, narra, rattan, mahogany, bagras) Plywood, logging waste paper, manufacture of matches piles,
3. Plantation Forests (12,328.15) Falcata, yemane, rattan, acacia, manguin, mahogany, bagras, narraconstruction materials, household furnitures and fixtures



3. Inland and marine bodies of water which serve as fishing grounds as well as
    transport route and source of energy.

*The Lake Mainit. 14,400 hectares of fresh water almost half of which is in Agusan del Norte (the third largest lake in the country)

*The Agusan River. One of the largest rivers in the country. It is vital in serving the province needs in transport, commerce and irrigation requirements.

*The Butuan Bay. This marine fishing ground is abundant with varied fish species chiefly the sardines and the yellow fin tuna species among others.



4. Mineral Resources

Virtually untapped, the province awaits investors to exploit its vast mineral resources which include among others the following:

TypeLocation Estimated Reserves (MT) Grade or Analysis
Gold 1. Tubay, 1,566,139 0.122 gmAu/MT
2. Cabadbaran 75,000 4.300 gmAu/MT
Copper 1. Cabadbaran, Jabonga and Santiago, 100 0.43% Cu.
2. Santiago and Tubay NA 0.09 - 14.7% Cu.
Manganese San Antonio and Cabadbaran 17,200 43.80%Mn



5. Tourism Potentials

Unexplored, the province is blessed with natural tourist spots that include the following:

About 42 underground and aboveground are found in the municipality of Carmen and eight others in other towns.

A challenge for mountain climbers who would venture to the yet undiscovered and unfamiliar passages of jungles, waterfalls and lakes. Agusan del Norte has 10 mountains, one of which has its peak of 2,012 meters above seal level.

The scenery of the three identified lakes that traverse the province is best for water skiing, boating, fishing and all water sports activities.

About seven beautiful springs and 18 waterfalls are among the natural scenic spots that are best for Eco-tourism.


Fifteen rivers crisscrossing Agusan del Norte. Generally, unspoiled rivers and clear running water, which will catch the imagination of rustic lovers.

Believed to be a pre-historic settlement in the 9th or 10th century. About seven archeological sites can be found inAgusan del Norte where hundreds of artifacts dating as early as Sung, Yuan and Ming dynasty.

Two municipal museums can be found in this province. These museums are the repository of historical and cultural materials and artifacts of the municipalities of Magallanes and Cabadbaran. The Regional Museum is also found in Butuan City.

The clean and wide expanses of fine sandy beaches, which are good place for family excursions and conference areas for various occasions.

About 39,200 hectares of forested area alluring environmentalists and nature-loving people.

In addition, festivals and cultural heritage add more color to the different tourism potentials of the province and promote meaningful preservation and restoration of indigenous culture.
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