History
The town got its name from the native word “KASIGURUHAN” which means safety.
Casiguran was founded in 1609.
Geography
The Sierra Madre Mountain range runs in the entire length of the municipality.
Casiguran has a peninsular strip land form called “Cape San Ildefonso”
Population
27,577 as of (cbms,2017)
Land Area: 715.43 sq. kms.
Casiguran is composed of 24 barangays.
Classification: Second class Municipality
Climate
Casiguran has two definite climate. Dry season is from March to July and rainy season from August to February. The best time to visit Casiguran is from end of March to early June when the ocean is calm.
Indigenous People
The Agtas or Dumagat are the aborigine of Casiguran.
There are two civil reservations for the Agtas in the municipality.
Distance
Casiguran is 120 kilometers away from Baler, Aurora.
Peak Season
Holy Week
Town Fiesta (June 13)
Banks with ATM
Development Bank of the Philippines
Aurora Bank
