Cagwait is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 18,899 people in 3,927 households.

Cagwait is about 32 kilometers Southeast of Tandag, the capital town of Surigao del Sur. It is bounded by the towns of Bayabas on the North, Marihatag on the South, the Diwata mountains on the West and the Pacific Ocean in the East. It has a total land area of 21,410 hectares (214.10 sq. kilometers).

Cagwait has an all-weather port at Barangay Bitaugan West (named Aras-asan Port by the Philippine Ports Authority) secured by the natural protection of Arangasa Islands. It has also an abandoned aerodome made and used by the private planes of Aras-asan Timber Company, Inc. (ARTIMCO) during its peak of timber operation in the late 70’s.

Barangay Poblacion is the seat of governance while the center of trade of the municipality is in Barangay Aras-asan. It houses three (3) rural banks, two (2) pawnshops, three (3) bakeshops, a radio station, a public terminal and public market. Telecommunication is at par with other neighboring municipalities using cellular phones, internet via GPRS (but Internet connection via satellite is now available located at Purok Talisay-B, Aras-asan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur), and cable television are available. There are also good tourist inns, beach resorts and homestay (bread and breakfast). Motorized tricycles, jeepneys, and buses ply its roads and concrete highways.

Cagwait is the home of the now defunct company ARTIMCO, Inc., which happened to be one of the largest suppliers of timber in the country. Its concession is a sanctuary of the Philippine Eagle as validated by Charles Lindbergh during his wildlife campaign visit that made him also discovered the beautiful white-sand beach cove of Cagwait which he called similar to that of Waikiki Beach in Hawaii.

From:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagwait,_Surigao_del_Sur

CAGWAIT “KAGandahang WAlang ITutumbas” (a beauty like no other)

Now introducing CAGWAIT pronounced as “<kag-wa-it>” syllabicated or abbreviated as “KAGandahang WAlang ITutumbas”, a fresh soothing beach that will catch every tourists best ever scenic views in the Philippines.

We have Boracay, we have Palawan, we have Puerto Galera, now introducing CAGWAIT pronounced as “” syllabicated or abbreviated as “KAGandahang WAlang ITutumbas”, a fresh soothing beach that will catch every tourists best ever scenic views in the Philippines.

This new wonder of the Philippines has its distinct attraction that other beaches in the country don’t have.

The waves that invites every wakeboarders or even surfers will give them more fun and unforgettable experience. Adventurers who wants to discover the beauty of deep below this sea will amazingly entice every single moments of your discovery. Sands, beaches, corals, rock formations, and green environment that surrounds the area only shows that Cagwait is blessed by God. The warm hospitality of every residents is one thing that every tourist who loved new discoveries to consider.

If you are from far area, there are three destinations to consider for an easy and convenient travel, either you landed in Davao City Airport, Butuan City Airport, or Surigao City Airport, from that place just take a bus ride going to Tandag City and tell the bus personnel that you are going to Cagwait for them to assist you where to stop. Or if you are from Manila wishes to go directly by airplane to Tandag City, you may fly from Manila via Cebu to Tandag City Airport. Tandag-Cebu-Tandag flights cater few weekly schedules to accommodate tourists and visitors in Surigao del Sur. There in Tandag City, ask for a 30 minute land travel going to Cagwait.

And so you are here in Cagwait, welcome and enjoy your stay!

From:http://www.choosephilippines.com/go/islands-and-beaches/657/CAGWAIT/