3/26/11

Siargao Island


Siargao Island is composed of 48 islands and islets-politically divided into nine municipalities: Burgos, Dapa, Del Carmen, Gen. luna, Pilar, San Benito, San Isidro, Santa Monica, and Socorro.

Siargao Island contains the largest mangrove forest reserves in Mindanao, at Del Carmen. Siargao Island is situated at a coordinate of 9°52′N, 126°03′E. The tide of Siargao is diurnal with tidal curves typically present, especially on the east coast of the island. The tide of Siargao is diurnal with tidal curves typically present, especially on the east coast of the island.

Credits: Photo by Ramil Caladia

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