Area Code 085, 08521
Land Area 758 sq km
Population 265,806
Distance from Manila 491 miles south
Dialects Spoken Butuanon, Others Include Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Majority can speak and understand Tagalog and English
Background
Butuan, chartered city, southern Philippines, capital of Agusan del Norte Province, near the mouth of the Agusan River, on the northern coast of Mindanao. The city is a trade center for the Agusan river valley, where lumber, gold, abaca, and copra
Butuan is believed to have originated from the sour fruit "Batuan". Others said, it came from a certain "Datu Buntuan " a chieftain who once ruled Butuan. Scholars believed it came from the word "But-an, which literally means a person who has a sound and discerning disposition.
History of Butuan
Butuan City was originally located in Pinamangculan by the banks of the Masao River, about a kilometer from the barrio of Libertad. Finding the place less ideal because of the flood, the people moved to Maug, now the municipality of Magallanes, at the mouth of Agusan river, they again transferred to Lapaca, now known as Linungsuran in barrio Banza about five kilometer inland Agusan River. Still troubled by floods, the people once more settled, some eighty years ago, this time permanently, in a higher place called A
People an Culture
Butuan, the prehistori
Area Profile
Butuan, the provincial capital, is located at the central part of Agusan del Norte province. It lies fl
Commerce and Industry
Butuan, like the Caraga Provinces, is primarily an agricultural province. It is also one of the leading rice producer after Bukidnon. Butuan is also a major timber producer in the region. There are 23 lumber producers and plywood plants in the city. Butuan's rattan is one of the best in the country. Other products include corn, vegetable, coconuts and bananas.
Commerce and Industry
Butuan, like the Caraga Provinces, is primarily an agricultural province. It is also one of the leading rice producer after Bukidnon. Butuan is also a major timber producer in the region. There are 23 lumber producers and plywood plants in the city. Butuan's rattan is one of the best in the country. Other products include corn, vegetable, coconuts and bananas.
Tourist Spots in Butuan - Philippines
The Butuan Regional Museum
Considered as one of the most inviting and impressive tourist sites in Butuan City, Butuan Regional Museum features artifacts that are important to the culture and history of the place. To organize the collections in this tourist destination, the museum is divided into two parts, which are named as Ethnological Hall and Archaeological Hall. Ethnological Hall features artifacts that are significant to the culture of present generations of residents in the city. On the other hand, Archaeological Hall features
artifacts that are important to the way of life of ancient people in Butuan.
The Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum
Besides Butuan Regional Museum, Diocesan Ecclesiastical Museum plays home to collections of relics that portrayed the culture of early residents of the city. Inside the premises of the place, people can find religious artifacts such as cups, goblets, as well as apparels used by former religious leaders in Butuan. Even if this place is not as beautiful and impressive as other tourist destinations in the place, many devotees regularly visit the museum.
Santo Niño Diocesan Shrine
An inviting place to visit in Butuan City, Santo Nino Diocesan Shrine takes a spotin the top 5 tourist spots in Butuan Philippines. According to local residents, Magellan first brought Santo Nino in Butuan City, which inspired early people in the city to create this shrine. Aside from the historic and religious value of the shrine, many devotees and tourists visit this spot for it also plays home to other valuable religious relics and artifacts.
Mount Mayapay
In terms of natural attractions, Butuan City takes pride in the famous, majestic, and beautiful Mount Mayapay. Located near Santo Nino Diocesan Shrine, Mount Mayapay is usually visited by adventurers, as well as hikers in Butuan. According to local residents, the mountain has a rich history and culture. One evidence that this mountain is important to the culture of people in the city, is its name, which is believed to be patterned after
the name of the early empire, Madjapahit. Moreover, Mount Mayapay is accessible to Agusan Valley, another tourist destination in the place, which makes it more luring to travelers.
Butuan Boats
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Finally, Butuan Boats is another tourist destination in Butuan City that attracts travelers and tourists. Also known as Balangays, Butuan Boats are considered as early sea vessels in the Philippines.
Nine of the boats recovered by archaeologists were dated back 4th century A. D.
Aside from the utility of these vessels in the early times, many tourists in the city like to see the boats for they have unique features, as well as distinct styles. Hence, every traveler in the place is encouraged to see the vessels for they cannot find similar boats in the other regions of the country.
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