Caraga is an administrative region located in northeastern Mindanao in the Philippines. It is bounded by the Bohol Sea to the north, Davao Region to the south, and the Philippine Sea and Pacific Ocean to the east. Caraga Region comprises five provinces - Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands. The name "Caraga" originated from the native word "Kalag" meaning "spirit of soul", and was also inspired by the numerous small crabs that early Spanish missionaries observed matting the region's beaches.