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Placer is a historic coastal town famous for its rich gold mining heritage dating back to the pre-colonial era and its active local fishing trade. Its terrain features flat coastal lowlands backed by mineral-rich rolling hills. The town serves as an important agricultural and commercial center for surrounding communities.
- Type
- Municipality
- Province
- Surigao del Norte
- Region
- Caraga Region
- Island
- Mindanao
- Area Size
- 61.29
- Latitude
- 9.657028
- Longitude
- 125.6016
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