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Marihatag, Surigao del Sur

Marihatag
Municipality
Map of Surigao del Sur with Marihatag highlighted
Map of Surigao del Sur with Marihatag highlighted
Marihatag is located in Philippines
Marihatag
Marihatag
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 08°48′N 126°18′E / 8.800°N 126.300°E / 8.800; 126.300Coordinates: 08°48′N 126°18′E / 8.800°N 126.300°E / 8.800; 126.300
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.gov.ph

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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