Compostela Valley
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Compostela Valley is the second newest province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao; only Zamboanga Sibugay is newer. Its capital is Nabunturan and borders Davao province to the west, Agusan del Sur to the north, and Davao Oriental to the east. To the southwest lies the Davao Gulf. The province, called Comval for short, used to be part of Davao province until it was made independent in 1998.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Compostela Valley
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Region: Davao Region (Region XI)
Capital: Nabunturan
Founded: January 31, 1998
Population:
2000 census—580,244 (44th largest)
Density—124 per km² (19th lowest)
2000 census—580,244 (44th largest)
Density—124 per km² (19th lowest)
Area: 4,667.0 km² (24th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—11
Barangays—235
Congressional districts—2
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—11
Barangays—235
Congressional districts—2
Governor: Jose R. Caballero (2004-2007)
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People and culture
Economy
Geography
Political
Compostela Valley is subdivided into 11 municipalities.
Municipalities
Physical
Tourist Attractions
- Maragusan Falls
- Tagbibinta and Aguacan Falls
- New Bataan: Manurigao Falls
- Nabunturan: Mainit Hot Spring
History
Created by Republic Act No. 8470 on March 7, 1998.
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| Regions and Provinces of Mindanao | |
| Zamboanga Peninsula: | Zamboanga del Norte | Zamboanga del Sur | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Northern Mindanao: | Bukidnon | Camiguin | Lanao del Norte | Misamis Occidental | Misamis Oriental |
| Davao Region: | Compostela Valley | Davao | Davao del Sur | Davao Oriental |
| SOCCSKSARGEN: | Cotabato | Sarangani | South Cotabato | Sultan Kudarat |
| Caraga: | Agusan del Norte | Agusan del Sur | Surigao del Norte | Surigao del Sur |
| ARMM: | Basilan | Lanao del Sur | Maguindanao | Sulu | Tawi-Tawi |