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About Bislig
Here are some of the Basic Information about our CITY OF BISLIG.
"THANKS WIKIPEDIA FOR THIS INFORMATION"
Bislig City is a 3rd class city in the province of Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines. Bislig is approximately 208 kilometers northeast of Davao City, 152 kilometers south of Tandag City (the provincial capital) and 158 southeast of Butuan City. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 111,133 people in 20,402 households.
Barangay Mangagoy, the downtown area often dubbed as "the little city within the city", is the center of trade and industry of Bislig which has a population of 50,000. It is the largest barangay in the city and happens to be arguably the largest barangay in the entire Philippines in terms of land area. It houses national and local banks. Telecommunication such as Internet, cellular phones, cable televisions and leased data lines are well-available in the vicinity of Mangagoy. There are also accommodating inns and hotels, as well as motorized tricycles, jeepneys, and buses ply its concrete roads and highways.
Bislig was the home of the defunct company PICOP Resources, Inc., which was the largest paper mill in Asia and one of the largest in the world. Its concession is a sanctuary of the Philippine Eagle. The permanent shutdown was officially ruled on mid-2008.
A local language, called Kamayo is sometimes used by the residents, though they usually use the more general Cebuano language of the region.
In 2000, Bislig was converted into a city per Republic Act 8804.[1] It is the easternmost city in the Philippines in terms of geographical location.
More Info in the LINK BELOW.
Link Courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bislig
"THANKS WIKIPEDIA FOR THIS INFORMATION"
Bislig City is a 3rd class city in the province of Surigao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines. Bislig is approximately 208 kilometers northeast of Davao City, 152 kilometers south of Tandag City (the provincial capital) and 158 southeast of Butuan City. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 111,133 people in 20,402 households.
Barangay Mangagoy, the downtown area often dubbed as "the little city within the city", is the center of trade and industry of Bislig which has a population of 50,000. It is the largest barangay in the city and happens to be arguably the largest barangay in the entire Philippines in terms of land area. It houses national and local banks. Telecommunication such as Internet, cellular phones, cable televisions and leased data lines are well-available in the vicinity of Mangagoy. There are also accommodating inns and hotels, as well as motorized tricycles, jeepneys, and buses ply its concrete roads and highways.
Bislig was the home of the defunct company PICOP Resources, Inc., which was the largest paper mill in Asia and one of the largest in the world. Its concession is a sanctuary of the Philippine Eagle. The permanent shutdown was officially ruled on mid-2008.
A local language, called Kamayo is sometimes used by the residents, though they usually use the more general Cebuano language of the region.
In 2000, Bislig was converted into a city per Republic Act 8804.[1] It is the easternmost city in the Philippines in terms of geographical location.
More Info in the LINK BELOW.
Link Courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bislig
Welcome Bisliganons and Guests.
Hi and Welcome to the BISLIG CITY BLOG.
May you be a native citizen of Bislig or Guest that wanted to know more about our fascinating City, this is the right place to be.
This Blog aims to write/post information/s about our beloved "CITY OF BISLIG". From its basic info down to the latest current events inside or that which involves the city.
Whether your getting information about the city, getting Fresh News within and around it, exploring the Different and Wonderful Sites and Places, intending to Discover Something New, want to know on whats TRENDING, Rumors, Gossips, want to find Good Deals and Street Price Bargains, or just wanted to Explore this blog about Bislig, Welcome and Enjoy!
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