Marihatag
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 Marihatag
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| Coordinates: 08°48′N 126°18′E / 8.800°N 126.300°ECoordinates: 08°48′N 126°18′E / 8.800°N 126.300°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| District | 1st district of Surigao del Sur |
| Barangays | 12 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Raul T. Cubil |
| Area | |
| • Total | 312.50 km2 (120.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 18,518 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8306 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)86 |
| Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| 166814000 | |
| Electorate | 11,637 voters as of 2016 |
| Website | www |
Marihatag (known as Oteiza until 1955)is a third class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 18,518 people.
The municipality hosts the "Balik-Marihatag" Festival which literally means going back home to Marihatag.
Its name is a concatenation of Maria Ihatag.
Marihatag is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.
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