Davao Oriental

Province of Davao Region, Philippines

Province in Davao Region, Philippines

Davao Oriental

Province

(from top: left to right) Pujada Bay in Mati, Mount Hamiguitan, Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel, Dahican Beach, Subangan Museum in Mati and Provincial Capitol Building in Mati.

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Etymology: Davao Oriental (i.e., "Eastern Davao")
Nickname(s):

Sunrise and Coconut Capital of the Philippines[1][2]

Anthem: Banwa na Madayaw

Location in the Philippines

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Coordinates: 7°10′N 126°20′E﻿ / ﻿7.17°N 126.33°E﻿ / 7.17; 126.33
Country| Philippines
Region| Davao Region
Founded| May 8, 1967
Capital
and largest city| Mati
Government

• Governor| Nelson L. Dayanghirang (Nacionalista)
• Vice Governor| Glenda Rabat-Gayta (Nacionalista)
• Legislature| Davao Oriental Provincial Board
Area

[3]

• Total

| 5,679.64 km2 (2,192.92 sq mi)
• Rank| 14th out of 81
Highest elevation

(Mount Kampalili)

| 2,320 m (7,610 ft)
Population

(2024 census)[4]

• Total

| 590,042
• Rank| 54th out of 81
• Density| 100/km2 (270/sq mi)
• Rank| 70th out of 81
Demonym(s)| East Davaoeño
East Dabawenyo
East Dabawnon
Divisions

• Independent cities| 0
• Component cities|

* Mati

• Municipalities|

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

• Barangays| 183
• Districts| Legislative districts of Davao Oriental
Time zone| UTC+8 (PHT)
IDD : area code | +63 (0)87
ISO 3166 code| PH-DAO
Spoken languages|

* Davawenyo
* Cebuano
* Kalagan
* Mandaya
* Kamayo
* Mansaka
* Filipino
* English

Income classification| 1st class
Website| www.davaooriental.gov.ph

Davao Oriental (Cebuano: Sidlakang Dabaw; Filipino: Silangang Davao), officially the Province of Davao Oriental (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Sidlakang Dabaw, Lalawigan sa Davao Oriental; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Silangang Davao, Lalawigan ng Davao Oriental), is a province in the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is the city of Mati which is the most populous, and it borders the province of Davao de Oro to the west, and Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to the north. The province is the traditional homeland of the Mandaya and Kalagan/Kaagan.

Davao Oriental is the easternmost province in the country with Pusan Point in the municipality of Caraga as the easternmost location. The Philippine Sea, part of the Pacific Ocean, faces Davao Oriental to the east. Part of the province lies on an unnamed peninsula that encloses Davao Gulf to the west.

The province is the top producer of coconut and copra in the country, earning the province the title Coconut Capital of the Philippines.[1][2] It is also home to Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

## Etymology

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The name of the province was derived from the word, Dabaw, of which the center was west of the province.

## History

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### Early history

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Further information: Sultanate of Maguindanao

The present territory of Davao Oriental was covered by the historical region of Caraga, which was partly under the Sultanate of Maguindanao.

### Spanish colonial era

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The Spaniards established a permanent settlement in the region in 1591, and in 1844, the area was ceded by the Sultanate to Spain. An expedition was sent by the colonial government in Manila in 1847 to control the region, led by the Spaniard Jose Oyanguren, who settled in the town of Davao and organized the surrounding areas into the province of Nueva Guipozcoa in 1849. The province existed until 1858, when the politico-military commandancias of Davao and Bislig were created in its place. Bislig was incorporated into the District of Davao two years later.[5]

### American colonial era

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Further information: Moro Province, Department of Mindanao and Sulu, and Davao (province)

Davao province in 1918 encompassing the current provinces of Davao Region

In 1903, the colonial American government created the Moro Province comprising several districts, one of which was Davao. The Moro province was converted in 1914 into the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, and its component districts were made into independent provinces.[5]

### Japanese occupation

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In 1942, the territory of what is now Davao Oriental was occupied by the Japanese Imperial forces.[further explanation needed]

In 1945, the Battle of Davao began with the combined forces of the British, Australian, Dutch and the Filipino troops of the 6th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 106th, 107th and 110th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and 10th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary being supported by Davaoeño guerrilla fighter units in attacking Japanese Imperial forces during the liberation in Eastern Davao or Eastern Davao Campaign until the end of the Second World War.[further explanation needed]

### Philippine independence

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#### Foundation

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On May 8, 1967, through Republic Act No. 4867, the province of Davao was divided into three independent provinces, one of which was Davao Oriental.[6][5]

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### Contemporary

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The capital town of Mati became a component city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9408 which sought to convert the municipality into a city. The law was ratified on June 16, 2007. However, the cityhood status was lost twice in the years 2008 and 2010 after the LCP questioned the validity of the cityhood law. The cityhood status was reaffirmed after the court finalized its ruling on February 15, 2011 which declared the cityhood law constitutional.

## Geography

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Eastern coast showing Pujada Bay

Davao Oriental covers a total area of 5,679.64 square kilometres (2,192.92 sq mi)[7] occupying the eastern tip of the Davao Region in Mindanao. The province is bordered by Davao de Oro to the west, Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to the north, Davao Gulf to the southwest, and the Philippine Sea to the east and southeast.

The Eastern Pacific Cordillera mountain range encompasses the province. To the east of the range lie narrow strips of coastal areas, which feature several inlets and bays.[8][9] The province encloses Davao Gulf to the southwest.

### Climate

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Davao Oriental has a pronounced rainy season and a short dry season, with maximum rainfall occurring from November to January especially at coastal areas.[5]

Climate data for Davao Oriental

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 30.5
(86.9)  | 31.0
(87.8)  | 32.0
(89.6)  | 32.8
(91.0)  | 32.2
(90.0)  | 31.8
(89.2)  | 31.3
(88.3)  | 31.5
(88.7)  | 31.8
(89.2)  | 32.3
(90.1)  | 31.8
(89.2)  | 31.3
(88.3)  | 31.7
(89.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 23.7
(74.7)  | 23.9
(75.0)  | 24.1
(75.4)  | 24.7
(76.5)  | 24.8
(76.6)  | 24.6
(76.3)  | 24.4
(75.9)  | 24.5
(76.1)  | 24.4
(75.9)  | 24.4
(75.9)  | 24.4
(75.9)  | 24.2
(75.6)  | 24.3
(75.8)
Average rainy days  | 15  | 11  | 13  | 11  | 15  | 17  | 15  | 14  | 13  | 15  | 15  | 13  | 167
Source: Storm247 [10]

### Administrative divisions

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Davao Oriental comprises 10 municipalities and 1 city, all organized into 2 legislative districts. There are 183 barangays in the province.

Political map of Davao Oriental

* † Provincial capital and component city
* Municipality

| City or municipality  | District | Population  | ±% p.a. | Area[7] | Density  | Barangay | Coordinates[A]

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|  | (2020)[4] | (2015)[11] |  | km2 | sq mi | /km2 | /sq mi |  |
Baganga | 1st  | 10.2% | 58,714  | 56,241  | +0.82% | 945.50  | 365.06  | 62  | 160  | 18  | 7°34′27″N 126°33′40″E﻿ / ﻿7.5741°N 126.5612°E﻿ / 7.5741; 126.5612﻿ (Baganga)
Banaybanay | 2nd  | 7.7% | 44,451  | 41,117  | +1.50% | 408.52  | 157.73  | 110  | 280  | 14  | 6°57′38″N 126°00′26″E﻿ / ﻿6.9605°N 126.0073°E﻿ / 6.9605; 126.0073﻿ (Banaybanay)
Boston | 1st  | 2.5% | 14,618  | 13,535  | +1.48% | 357.03  | 137.85  | 41  | 110  | 8  | 7°52′08″N 126°22′24″E﻿ / ﻿7.8689°N 126.3733°E﻿ / 7.8689; 126.3733﻿ (Boston)
Caraga | 1st  | 6.9% | 39,704  | 40,379  | −0.32% | 642.70  | 248.15  | 62  | 160  | 17  | 7°19′53″N 126°33′52″E﻿ / ﻿7.3314°N 126.5645°E﻿ / 7.3314; 126.5645﻿ (Caraga)
Cateel | 1st  | 7.7% | 44,207  | 40,704  | +1.58% | 545.56  | 210.64  | 81  | 210  | 16  | 7°47′23″N 126°27′09″E﻿ / ﻿7.7897°N 126.4525°E﻿ / 7.7897; 126.4525﻿ (Cateel)
Governor Generoso | 2nd  | 10.4% | 59,891  | 55,109  | +1.60% | 365.75  | 141.22  | 160  | 410  | 20  | 6°39′30″N 126°04′47″E﻿ / ﻿6.6584°N 126.0798°E﻿ / 6.6584; 126.0798﻿ (Governor Generoso)
Lupon | 2nd  | 11.6% | 66,979  | 65,785  | +0.34% | 886.39  | 342.24  | 76  | 200  | 21  | 6°54′10″N 126°00′54″E﻿ / ﻿6.9027°N 126.0150°E﻿ / 6.9027; 126.0150﻿ (Lupon)
Manay | 1st  | 6.9% | 39,572  | 42,690  | −1.43% | 418.36  | 161.53  | 95  | 250  | 17  | 7°12′50″N 126°32′21″E﻿ / ﻿7.2140°N 126.5393°E﻿ / 7.2140; 126.5393﻿ (Manay)
Mati | †  | 2nd  | 25.6% | 147,547  | 141,141  | +0.85% | 588.63  | 227.27  | 250  | 650  | 26  | 6°57′41″N 126°12′53″E﻿ / ﻿6.9614°N 126.2147°E﻿ / 6.9614; 126.2147﻿ (Mati)
San Isidro | 2nd  | 5.8% | 33,664  | 36,032  | −1.29% | 220.44  | 85.11  | 150  | 390  | 16  | 6°50′07″N 126°05′22″E﻿ / ﻿6.8352°N 126.0895°E﻿ / 6.8352; 126.0895﻿ (San Isidro)
Tarragona | 1st  | 4.7% | 26,996  | 26,225  | +0.55% | 300.76  | 116.12  | 90  | 230  | 10  | 7°02′58″N 126°26′56″E﻿ / ﻿7.0495°N 126.4490°E﻿ / 7.0495; 126.4490﻿ (Tarragona)
Total  | 576,343  | 558,958  | +0.58% | 5,679.64  | 2,192.92  | 100  | 260  | 183  | (see GeoGroup box)

1. ^ Coordinates mark the city/town center, and are sortable by latitude.

## Demographics

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Population census of Davao OrientalYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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1903 | 25,971| —
1918 | 38,315| +2.63%
1939 | 60,744| +2.22%
1948 | 68,365| +1.32%
1960 | 132,593| +5.67%
1970 | 247,995| +6.45%
1975 | 299,426| +3.85%
1980 | 339,931| +2.57%
1990 | 394,697| +1.51%
1995 | 413,472| +0.87%
2000 | 446,191| +1.65%
2007 | 486,104| +1.19%
2010 | 517,618| +2.31%
2015 | 558,958| +1.47%
2020 | 576,343| +0.65%
2024 | 590,042| +0.57%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][12]

The population of Davao Oriental in the 2020 census was 576,343 people,[4] with a density of 100 inhabitants per square kilometre or 260 inhabitants per square mile.

The province is mostly inhabited by Cebuanos, who settled the province in the early 20th century from Visayas. Other ethnic groups include Bicolanos, Hiligaynons, Ilocanos, Tagalogs and Warays, as well as the indigenous Mandayas, Mansakas, Manobos and the Kalagan, who are all natives in Davao Oriental.[5]

While the native languages spoken in the province are Kalagan, Mandaya, and Davaoeño. Cebuano is the dominant first language. Chavacano is spoken by a minority, while Tagalog and English are widely used in business, education, and government. Bikol Central is also spoken in parts of Mati

Even some of the natives adhere to Christian faith (mostly Catholics), they are syncretic[clarification needed] in some of their beliefs. Muslim Kagans traditionally inhabited the plains and coastal areas of the Municipalities of Banaybanay, Lupon, San Isidro, Governor Generoso, Mati and Tarragona.

## Economy

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Poverty incidence of Davao Oriental

2000
30.10

2003
47.90

2006
50.50

2009
54.41

2012
45.79

2015
31.11

2018
37.66

2021
21.80

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Aliwagwag Protected Landscape

Davao Oriental is the top coconut and copra (dried coconut meat) producer in the Philippines.[1] It also is a major producer of abacá, and exports crude oil and copra pellets.[2]

On March 20, 2018, Davao Oriental signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pionaire Finance Limited, a Hong Kong-based foreign firm for a $27-billion industrial park.[21][22][23][24]

## References

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1. ^ a b c Duallo, Neela (July 31, 2009). "1st Mindanao Coconut Summit takes centerstage in coco capital of RP". PIA Archive News Reader. Philippine Information Agency. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2016. "Being the number one coconut producer in the country, the province of Davao Oriental, the local government unit of Mati and the Mindanao Business Council has taken the initiative in addressing the today's plight of the coconut industry, initiate moves to save the industry, and help the coconut farmers so they can hold on, continue to cultivate their land, and bring back the glory of the product that has given both comfort and challenge to the economic lives of the people of the province."
2. ^ a b c "Davao Oriental Gov Malanyaon joins GMA in Spain". Mindanao News and Information Cooperative Center. Davao Oriental Information Office. November 30, 2007. Retrieved March 19, 2016. "As the "coconut capital" of the Philippines, Davao Oriental produces one billion nuts annually covering a total crop area of 154,000 hectares. The major products exported by the province through the International Copra Exporter's Corporation are crude oil and copra pellets. Records show that export of 816,863 metric tons of crude oil and pellets from 1997 to 2001 is valued at $185.7 million. Davao Oriental is also the top producer of abaca fiber in Southern Mindanao. A total of 7,110 hectares is planted to abaca with production volume of 7,500 metric tons. The provincial government says that another 200,000 hectares is being targeted for the expansion of abaca production. Abaca plantations are located in the municipalities of Manay, Baganga, Cateel, Boston, Tarragona, Lupon, Banaybanay and in the City of Mati, the province's capital. Recently, the province started to plant banana for export particularly in the municipality of Lupon, San Isidro, Governor Generoso and Mati."
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21. ^ Davao Oriental, Pionaire sign MOU for $27-B industrial park https://www.rappler.com/business/198568-davao-oriental-mou-industrial-park-pionaire
22. ^ Residents to benefit from US$27-billion industrial park in Davao - Guv http://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1006034
23. ^ Industrial Park to rise in Davao Oriental http://davaotoday.com/main/economy/industrial-park-to-rise-in-davao-oriental/
24. ^ GOV, PARTNERS LEAD HISTORIC GROUNDBREAKING OF DAVAO ORIENTAL INDUSTRIAL PARK http://news.davaooriental.com.ph/index.php/gov-partners-lead-historic-groundbreaking-of-davao-oriental-industrial-park/

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*[±% p.a.]: Per annum growth rate. Executive Order 135 §6 states that for "census years" (years divisible by 10) the reference date would be May 1st, but for all other years, the reference date is to be the "middle of the year". This means that growth rates, although correct, are not necessarily simple year-on-year comparisons.
*[Barangay]: Total number of barangays
*[Pop.]: Population
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