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Butuan, Caraga

Philippines

Regional capital8.9492° N, 125.5436° E

Butuan is a regional capital situated in Caraga, Philippines. Its population is 309,709.

Population309,709
ProvinceCaraga
Coordinates8.9492° N, 125.5436° E
CountryPhilippines
Rank in Philippines#40 of 44,372

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Nearest Airports

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Bancasi Airport

BXURegional

7.1 km away

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Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip

PH-0007Local

24.6 km away

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Tandag Airport

TDGRegional

70.3 km away

About Butuan

Butuan is situated at 8.95° N, 125.54° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It falls under the Caraga region of Philippines.

Butuan occupies position #40 by population in Philippines, with 309,709 inhabitants across 44,372 registered cities.

Cities in Caraga

Within the Caraga region of Philippines, Butuan stands alongside cities like Libertad, Bayugan, Bislig. Butuan has 309,709 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is BXU.

Libertad250,353Bayugan110,313Bislig99,872Prosperidad90,162Surigao87,832San Francisco79,718Buenavista70,691Bunawan50,999Hinatuan44,475Tagbina41,157

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Butuan, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Baan RiversideNeighborhood
0.7 km
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BuhanginNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Do-oñganCity
1.1 km
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AmbagoCity
1.1 km
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TalacudengCity
2.1 km
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TaguibuCity
2.1 km
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SomilihonCity
2.1 km
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BadingCity
2.2 km
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Ba-anCity
2.2 km
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La TrinidadCity
2.2 km
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KabahianCity
2.5 km
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CalotNeighborhood
3.2 km
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MaugCity
3.2 km
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Agusan PequeñoCity
3.6 km
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San VicenteCity
4.3 km
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MahayCity
4.3 km
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BonbonCity
4.5 km
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AmbagonCity
4.5 km
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LibertadCity · 250,353 inhab.
4.6 km
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BanzaCity
4.8 km

Universities in Butuan

Butuan is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Caraga State University1946——
Father Saturnino Urios University1901——
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Largest cities in Philippines

#1 Quezon City3,084,270#2 Davao1,848,947#3 Caloocan1,712,945#4 Manila1,600,000#5 Taguig1,308,085
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Butuan?

Butuan has a population of 309,709. It ranks #40 in Philippines by population.

What province or state is Butuan in?

Butuan is located in Caraga, Philippines.

Where is Butuan located?

Butuan is located at coordinates 8.95° N, 125.54° E in Caraga, Philippines.

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