Languages
Surigaonon is spoken in most part of Surigao del Sur except in the City of Bislig, Municipalities of Lianga, Barobo, Hinatuan, Lingig and Tagbina which mostly speaks Kamayo. The Indigenous people (Manobo) speaks Manobo languages. Cebuano, Tagalog, and English are also widely spoken.
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