It is noted as a surfing destination with its various surfing areas from Reef Breaks to Beach Breaks. Surfing season is between the months of November to March where big waves are in constant motion.

Economy

Lanuza belongs to the economic zone of Cantilan, one of the major economic zones of Surigao del Sur. Business opportunity is mainly dependent on agriculture, fishing, and eco-tourism. Lanuza was awarded a "clean and green" municipality title of the Caraga Region and is composed of a balanced conservative society deeply rooted in Catholicism.

For telecommunication there are six cell sites operated by Smart Communications and Globe Telecom that cover the whole area of CarCanMadCarLan (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen and Lanuza).

Two cable TV providers operate in Cantilan, Carrascal and Madrid, Cantilan has broadband internet with a number of good internet cafes. The municipal building in Lanuza has a satellite connection, soon this will be extended to the school and may be offered as an internet cafe in the evenings.

Lanuza is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.

    * Agsam
    * Bocawe
    * Bunga
    * Gamuton
    * Habag
    * Mampi
    * Nurcia
    * Pakwan
    * Sibahay
    * Zone I (Pob.)
    * Zone II (Pob.)
    * Zone III (Pob.)
    * Zone IV (Pob.)

Lanuza's climate is characterized by rainfall that is distributed throughout the year. The period from April to August has the lowest level of rainfall while heavier rains occur from November to February and has 7% exposure to tropical cyclone.

 

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