Municipality of Lingig, Surigao del Sur

The Municipality of Lingig lies at the southern tip of Surigao del Sur facing the Pacific Ocean. It is Bounded on the north by the Municipality of Bislig, on the south by Boston, Davao Oriental and on the west by the Municipality of Trento, Agusan del Sur. During the Spanish regime in the Philippines, Lingig was a barrio under the Municipality of Hinatuan, then considered as the richest town of the province because of its hemp industry, copra production, timberland and bountiful fish supply. The presence of rich natural resources such as gold and other minerals and vast track of land had attracted many people from other places to settle in the area.