Bislig is now a component city of Surigao del Sur, through a Republic Act that was passed in year 2000
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Bislig City is located at the Southeastern coast of MIndanao facing Pacific Ocean. 158 kms. south of Butuan [Caraga Regional Center], 152 kms. south of Tandag [Surigao del Sur Provincial Capital] and 208 kms. northeast of Davao City.
THE LAND
The city belongs to the second Congressional district of Surigao del Sur and it is composed of 24 barangays with a total land area of 45, 290.25 hectares.
CLIMATE
Type II climate characterized by no dry season and with a very pronounced maximum rainfall from November to January. The city enjoys good steady weather condition being outside the typhoon belt.
Population
As of 1995, the population count for Bislig City is
103,668 with a growth rate of .03% and a population density of 277.80. It is composed of 19,331 households with an average household size of 5.35.
The Resources
The City is home to PICOP Resources Incorporated (PRI), one of the largest paper maker in South East Asia which covers four provinces of its land concession area. PRI is known for being advance in the field of research and development of tree species.
Bislig is rich in coal mineral deposits which can be a source of fuel for coal-powered plant. DMC, Inc. is currently undertaking the operation of coal mining.
The City is also the site of BIBAHILITA Provincial Agri-Industrial Center with an area of 60 has.
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