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Davao Oriental

Davao Oriental is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Mati and borders Compostela Valley to the west, and Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to the north. Davao Oriental is the easternmost province of the country with Pusan Point as the easternmost location. The Philippine Sea, part of the Pacific Ocean, faces Davao Oriental to the east. Part of the province lies on a unnamed peninsula that encloses the Davao Gulf to the west.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Davao Oriental

Region: Davao Region (Region XI)
Capital: Mati
Established: May 8, 1967
Population:
2000 census—446,191 (23rd smallest).
Density—86 per km² (12th lowest).
Area: 5,164.5 km² (18th largest)
Divisions:
Municipalities—11.
Barangays—183.
Congressional districts—2.
Languages: Cebuano, Dabaweño
Governor: Ma. Elena T. Palma-Gil (2001-2004)

Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 Tourist Attractions
5 History
6 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Davao Oriental is subdivided into 11 municipalities.

Municipalities

  • Baganga
  • Banaybanay
  • Boston
  • Caraga
  • Cateel
  • Governor Generoso
  • Lupon
  • Manay
  • Mati
  • San Isidro
  • Tarragona

Physical

Tourist Attractions

History

External Links

Davao Region: Compostela Valley | Davao | Davao del Sur | Davao Oriental