TAEPHAG FESTIVAL

PLACES TO SEE

Places of interest within the vicinity of the town include Tagbina Cave.

Brief History

Formerly a part of Hinatuan, it became a separate municipality on June 21, 1969 by virtue of Republic Act No. 5774.

General Information

Area (sq. kms.): 458.15 (10.06% of total land area, the second largest) Population (2000): 34,057 No. of Barangays: 25 Income Class: Fourth-class municipality Area Code: 086

How to Get There

Distances (Tagbina to): Tandag City: 114.05 kms. Barobo: 10 kms. Hinatuan: 25 kms. Bislig City: 45 kms. Butuan City (Agusan del Norte): 120 kms.

Tourist Information Center

Municipal Hall: 209-5488

Festivals

The town celebrates its Taephag Festival on June 27. It features a common Manobo ritual used for opening a kaingin, rice planting, harvesting and other activities.