Compostela, Province of Davao de Oro
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Mindanao |
Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
Barangay count | 16 |
Postal code | 8803 |
Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
Area (2013) | 287.00 km2 (110.81 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | 89,884 |
Density (2020) | 313 / km2 (811 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 7° 40' North, 126° 5' East (7.6684, 126.0841) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.6 meters (247.9 feet) |
Compostela is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao de Oro.
The municipality has a land area of 287.00 square kilometers or 110.81 square miles which constitutes 6.29% of Davao de Oro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 89,884. This represented 11.71% of the total population of Davao de Oro province, or 1.71% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 313 inhabitants per square kilometer or 811 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Compostela has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
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Aurora | 1.43% | 1,281 | 1,940 | -33.97% | -8.37% |
Bagongon | 2.26% | 2,031 | 2,025 | 0.30% | 0.06% |
Gabi | 5.53% | 4,968 | 4,725 | 5.14% | 1.06% |
Lagab | 3.54% | 3,183 | 2,904 | 9.61% | 1.95% |
Mangayon | 5.43% | 4,877 | 4,678 | 4.25% | 0.88% |
Mapaca | 2.54% | 2,281 | 2,228 | 2.38% | 0.50% |
Maparat | 12.55% | 11,281 | 4,964 | 127.26% | 18.86% |
New Alegria | 5.24% | 4,710 | 3,695 | 27.47% | 5.24% |
Ngan | 9.99% | 8,982 | 8,348 | 7.59% | 1.55% |
Osmeña | 6.49% | 5,837 | 5,602 | 4.19% | 0.87% |
Panansalan | 1.20% | 1,081 | 972 | 11.21% | 2.26% |
Poblacion | 24.69% | 22,193 | 27,261 | -18.59% | -4.24% |
San Jose | 3.06% | 2,754 | 4,457 | -38.21% | -9.64% |
San Miguel | 8.50% | 7,639 | 7,286 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
Siocon | 4.14% | 3,724 | 3,517 | 5.89% | 1.21% |
Tamia | 3.41% | 3,062 | 2,872 | 6.62% | 1.36% |
Compostela Total | 89,884 | 87,474 | 2.76% | 0.57% |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Compostela for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱203,024,740.92.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 110,556,633.46 | – |
2010 | 114,834,880.78 | 3.87% |
2011 | 125,830,499.20 | 9.58% |
2012 | 123,249,151.78 | -2.05% |
2013 | 140,501,203.13 | 14.00% |
2014 | 160,875,013.58 | 14.50% |
2015 | 184,088,103.74 | 14.43% |
2016 | 203,024,740.92 | 10.29% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Compostela in the 2015 Census was 87,389 broken down into 19,104 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
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53,474 | 9,446 | 5.66 | |
55,000 | 10,546 | 5.22 | |
61,656 | 12,151 | 5.07 | |
69,846 | 14,602 | 4.78 | |
81,934 | 17,986 | 4.56 | |
87,389 | 19,104 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Compostela is 10 to 14, with 10,159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 507 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
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Under 1 | 1,866 | 2.13% |
1 to 4 | 8,068 | 9.22% |
5 to 9 | 10,100 | 11.55% |
10 to 14 | 10,159 | 11.61% |
15 to 19 | 8,903 | 10.18% |
20 to 24 | 8,395 | 9.60% |
25 to 29 | 7,487 | 8.56% |
30 to 34 | 6,202 | 7.09% |
35 to 39 | 5,349 | 6.11% |
40 to 44 | 4,937 | 5.64% |
45 to 49 | 4,407 | 5.04% |
50 to 54 | 3,488 | 3.99% |
55 to 59 | 2,816 | 3.22% |
60 to 64 | 2,031 | 2.32% |
65 to 69 | 1,288 | 1.47% |
70 to 74 | 865 | 0.99% |
75 to 79 | 606 | 0.69% |
80 and over | 507 | 0.58% |
Total | 87,474 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Compostela grew from 2,716 in 1939 to 89,884 in 2020, an increase of 87,168 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.57%, or an increase of 2,410 people, from the previous population of 87,474 in 2015.
details
Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
9,649 | 13.89% | |
20,444 | 6.82% | |
17,159 | -1.70% | |
23,084 | 6.13% | |
30,538 | 5.75% | |
53,546 | 5.78% | |
55,030 | 0.51% | |
61,667 | 2.47% | |
69,849 | 1.73% | |
81,934 | 5.98% | |
87,474 | 1.25% | |
89,884 | 0.57% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Compostela for the year 2019 was 53,887, broken down into 27,197 males and 26,690 females.
Location
The municipal center of Compostela is situated at approximately 7° 40' North, 126° 5' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.6 meters or 247.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Compostela are Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Samal, Davao del Norte, Mati, Davao Oriental, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Montevista, Davao de Oro, New Bataan, Davao de Oro, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, Monkayo, Davao de Oro, Mawab, Davao de Oro, and New Corella, Davao del Norte. Its distance from the national capital is 946.99 kilometers (588.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Montevista, Davao de Oro, 11.23 kilometers (6.98 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- New Bataan, Davao de Oro, 14.55 kilometers (9.04 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, 14.69 kilometers (9.13 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S60°W)
- Monkayo, Davao de Oro, 17.29 kilometers (10.74 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Mawab, Davao de Oro, 25.33 kilometers (15.74 miles) to the Southwest (S45°W)
- New Corella, Davao del Norte, 30.28 kilometers (18.81 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
Nearest cities
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 38.97 kilometers (24.22 miles) to the Southwest (S51°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 60.17 kilometers (37.39 miles) to the Southwest (S47°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 65.41 kilometers (40.64 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N23°E)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 77.68 kilometers (48.27 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 79.33 kilometers (49.29 miles) to the South (S10°E)
- Davao City, 85.02 kilometers (52.83 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
Distance from Manila: 946.99 kilometers (588.43 miles) to the Northwest (N35°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.