Dinagat Island Explained

Dinagat Island
Map:Mindanao#Philippines
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:10.1628°N 125.5894°W
Archipelago:Dinagat Islands
Area Km2:802.12
Country:Philippines
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Caraga
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Dinagat Islands
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipalities
Country Largest City:Basilisa
Country Largest City Population:36,911
Population:106,951
Population As Of:2000
Density Km2:133.3
Ethnic Groups:Visayans (Surigaonon)

Dinagat Island is an island located northeast of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Until December 2006, it was part of the province of Surigao del Norte. Being its main island, almost all municipalities of the province of Dinagat Islands are located on it.