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Butuan

Agusan del Norte

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Butuan is a historic city famous for housing the ancient Balangay boat archaeological sites, which reveal a rich pre-colonial maritime trade history. It features flat river plains and serves as a major commercial center known for local delicacies like kinilaw and savory native chicken dishes.

Type
City
Province
Agusan del Norte
Region
Caraga Region
Island
Mindanao
Area Size
816.62
Latitude
8.9534
Longitude
125.5288

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May 18, 2025 FEATR

Butuan City Heritage Food Crawl: Lechon and Kinilaw

Tasting northern Mindanao's finest lechon, native kinilaw, and heirloom recipes across Butuan.

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Festivals

Balanghai Festival
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Balanghai Festival

During the month of May

The Balanghai Festival is an annual historical celebration in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. It comm
Kahimoan Abayan Festival
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Kahimoan Abayan Festival

Last Week of June

The Kahimoan Abayan Festival is a unique cultural and religious celebration in Butuan City, Agusan d
Mutya ng Caraga
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Mutya ng Caraga

February 19

Held every February 20 in Butuan City, the Mutya ng Caraga is a prestigious annual beauty pageant an
First Easter Mass Celebration
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

First Easter Mass Celebration

March 30

The First Easter Mass Celebration is an annual historical and religious event held in Butuan City, A
Balangay Festival
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Balangay Festival

May 1 - 30

The Balangay Festival, also widely known as Balanghai, is a month-long historical and cultural celeb
Balik-butuan
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Balik-butuan

May 14

Balik-butuan is a special annual homecoming celebration held every May 14 in Butuan City, Agusan del
Paukyaban Festival
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Paukyaban Festival

May 11 - 29

The Paukyaban Festival is an exciting and vibrant cultural celebration held in Butuan City, Agusan d
Tourism Consciousness Week
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Tourism Consciousness Week

Last Week of July

The Tourism Consciousness Week in Butuan is an annual event celebrated to promote local tourism, cul
Abayan Festival
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Abayan Festival

Last Sunday of July

The Abayan Festival is a lively cultural and religious celebration in Butuan, honoring Saint Anne, t
Adlaw Hong Butuan
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Adlaw Hong Butuan

August 1

Adlaw Hong Butuan is a significant historical celebration in Butuan, commemorating its charter day a
Palagsing Festival
Butuan, Agusan del Norte

Palagsing Festival

August 1

The Palagsing Festival is a unique culinary and cultural celebration in Butuan, highlighting the "pa

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