Tubajon is a coastal municipality in the north of Dinagat Island, between Loreto and Libjo[1]. Created from Loreto in 1969, it is the province's least populous town, and a quiet place of waterfalls, lagoons and beaches[2][1][4].
At a glance
| Province | Dinagat Islands, Caraga (Region XIII)[6] |
|---|---|
| Land area | 126.38 km² — 15.46% of the province[1] |
| Barangays | 9[1] |
| Population | 8,119 (2020 Census); 8,276 (2015); 3,660 (1970)[1] |
| Created | 21 June 1969 (Republic Act No. 5643)[2] |
| Neighbours | Loreto, Libjo, Basilisa and San Jose[1] |
Location
The town centre lies at about 10.3219° N, 125.5589° E, only 1.6 m above sea level[1]. Mount Palhi, known locally as Babaeng Bukid, rises on the boundary between Tubajon and Libjo[5].
History
Tubajon was once part of Loreto. During the Second World War, on 30 October 1944, a battle was fought at Sinaungag — the place now called Tubajon[3].
On 21 June 1969, Republic Act No. 5643 created the Municipality of Tubajon from seven barrios of Loreto — San Vicente, Santa Cruz, Roxas, Mabini, Malinao, Navarro and Imelda — with its seat of government at the site of Barrios San Vicente and Santa Cruz[2]. (Loreto's municipal history gives 1971 as the year Tubajon separated[3].) In 2006 Tubajon became one of the seven municipalities of the Province of Dinagat Islands[6].
People and barangays
The population was 3,660 in 1970, 8,276 in 2015 and 8,119 in 2020 — the smallest of the seven towns[1]. The 9 barangays are Diaz, Imelda, Mabini, Malinao, Navarro, Roxas, San Roque, San Vicente and Santa Cruz[1].
Places to visit
- Paragamac Waterfalls — a waterfall of seven tiers[4].
- Tambongon Lagoon — a 20-hectare lagoon that is an important habitat and breeding ground for local wildlife[4].
- Talisay Beach — pebbly white sand and clear turquoise water[4].
- Gallito Ancestral House — built by hand between 1923 and 1925 from native hardwoods[4].
- The 100-year-old Acacia tree of San Vicente, and Cadaya Resort[4].
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The other municipalities: Basilisa · Cagdianao · Dinagat · Libjo · Loreto · San Jose · About Dinagat Islands
References
- PhilAtlas. Tubajon, Dinagat Islands Profile (based on Philippine Statistics Authority data). Source
- Republic of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 5643 — An Act Creating the Municipality of Tubajon in the Province of Surigao del Norte (approved 21 June 1969). LawPhil Project. Source
- Municipality of Loreto, Dinagat Islands. History. Source
- Provincial Government of Dinagat Islands. Tubajon — Attractions. Source
- Provincial Government of Dinagat Islands. Libjo — Attractions (Mount Palhi). Source
- Republic of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9355 — An Act Creating the Province of Dinagat Islands (approved 2 October 2006). LawPhil Project. Source
Compiled by Island Getaway Travel and Tours from the sources above. Figures are those published by each source; if you notice something that has changed, please let us know.
