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Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within the | ||
Subdivision Type: | Country | ||
Subdivision Name: | Philippines | ||
Subdivision Type1: | Region | ||
Subdivision Type2: | Province | ||
Other Name: | Cabuntog | ||
Nickname: | Surfing Capital of the Philippines | ||
Subdivision Type3: | District | ||
Established Title: | Founded | ||
Established Date: | August 1, 1929 | ||
Parts Type: | Barangays | ||
Parts Style: | para | ||
P1: | (see Barangays) | ||
Leader Title: | Mayor | ||
Leader Name: | Sol F Matugas | ||
Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor | ||
Leader Name1: | Romina R Sajulga | ||
Leader Name2: | Francisco Jose F. Matugas II | ||
Leader Title3: | Councilor | ||
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Elevation Max M: | 280 | ||
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Timezone: | PST | ||
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Demographics Type2: | Service provider | ||
Demographics2 Title1: | Electricity | ||
Demographics2 Title2: | Water | ||
Demographics2 Title3: | Telecommunications | ||
Demographics2 Title4: | Cable TV | ||
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General Luna, officially the Municipality of General Luna (Surigaonon: Lungsod nan General Luna; tl|Bayan ng Heneral Luna), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,853 people.
Formerly known as Cabuntog,[1] it is home to annual international and national surfing competitions because of the Cloud 9 waves. As a result, the town has the reputation as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines."[1]
General Luna is located east of Dapa and about from Surigao City. The islands of Anahawan, Daku, and La Januza are within the municipality's jurisdiction. The area is protected within the Siargao Islands Protected Landscapes and Seascapes (SIPLAS) under Republic Act 7586 (NIPAS Act).[1]
General Luna is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
There are 15 barangays which located in Siargao Island while 4 baranngays are on the other outer islands.
The Catangnan Bridge was located at Brgy. Catangnan, it has a 349-meter long and cost of P337 million. Currently under construction as of 2020.[2]
The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company provides fixed line services. Wireless mobile communications services are provided by Smart Communications and Globe Telecommunications.