Located in southern Philippines, and being the fourth largest province in the country, Agusan del Sur is renowned with rich natural resources contained in its vast agricultural, forest and marsh lands. It's vision is to become "An agri-industrialized, eco-tourism provionce of God-centered, caring, healthy, productive and sustaining communities".
Agusan Del Sur lies along the Maharlika Highway that links the three major island groups of the country.
The climate is pleasant, with very pronounced rainy period usually occuring in December - January, with no dry season. Average monthly rainfall is 332mm while average temperature is 27oC.
LIVING IN AGUSAN DEL SUR
Visitors and investors alike will find Agusan Del Sur an alluring place to live in. It offers a modicum of urban amenities in a sea of countryside beauty and tranquility.
Shopping facilities are provided by the commercial centers of San Francisco, Trento and Bayugan. Religious services are available in all municipalities. Health services are provided by health centers in all municipalities and Public Hospitals at Prosperidad; the provincial capital and in the municipalities of Bunawan, Loreto, La Paz and Esperanza.
Obtaining an education and technical skills needed by industry is within reach. the province has information technology schools, private and state colleges and a university.
After a hard week's work, one can retreat into campsites and inland resorts to commune with nature, or go mountaineering or plain trekking, or savor the fresh produce of the farms.
