Boston, Province of Davao Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| Barangay count | 8 |
| Postal code | 8206 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 357.03 km2 (137.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 14,618 |
| Density (2020) | 41 / km2 (106 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 52' North, 126° 22' East (7.8689, 126.3733) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.7 feet) |
Boston is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 357.03 square kilometers or 137.85 square miles which constitutes 6.29% of Davao Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,618. This represented 2.54% of the total population of Davao Oriental province, or 0.28% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 41 inhabitants per square kilometer or 106 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Boston has 8 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caatihan | 11.05% | 1,616 | 1,194 | 35.34% | 6.58% |
| Cabasagan | 13.25% | 1,937 | 1,693 | 14.41% | 2.87% |
| Carmen | 11.61% | 1,697 | 1,632 | 3.98% | 0.83% |
| Cawayanan | 5.01% | 733 | 915 | -19.89% | -4.56% |
| Poblacion | 24.94% | 3,645 | 3,573 | 2.02% | 0.42% |
| San Jose | 14.91% | 2,179 | 1,930 | 12.90% | 2.59% |
| Sibajay | 11.25% | 1,645 | 1,569 | 4.84% | 1.00% |
| Simulao | 7.98% | 1,166 | 1,029 | 13.31% | 2.67% |
| Boston Total | 14,618 | 13,535 | 8.00% | 1.63% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Boston for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱87,671,646.42.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48,921,707.93 | – |
| 2010 | 51,569,678.39 | 5.41% |
| 2011 | 57,010,872.16 | 10.55% |
| 2012 | 54,826,524.74 | -3.83% |
| 2013 | 60,581,730.59 | 10.50% |
| 2014 | 68,841,578.61 | 13.63% |
| 2015 | 78,370,697.87 | 13.84% |
| 2016 | 87,671,646.42 | 11.87% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Boston in the 2015 Census was 13,504 broken down into 3,216 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,915 | 1,685 | 5.88 | |
| 10,282 | 1,833 | 5.61 | |
| 10,253 | 1,885 | 5.44 | |
| 11,148 | 2,197 | 5.07 | |
| 12,633 | 2,672 | 4.73 | |
| 13,504 | 3,216 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boston is 10 to 14, with 1,593 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 100 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 292 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,268 | 9.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,576 | 11.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,593 | 11.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,448 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,126 | 8.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,128 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 886 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 784 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 749 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 705 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 585 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 429 | 3.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 315 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 277 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 160 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 114 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 100 | 0.74% |
| Total | 13,535 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boston grew from 5,321 in 1970 to 14,618 in 2020, an increase of 9,297 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 1,083 people, from the previous population of 13,535 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 5,321 | – | |
| 6,111 | 2.82% | |
| 9,660 | 9.59% | |
| 9,917 | 0.26% | |
| 10,424 | 0.94% | |
| 10,266 | -0.33% | |
| 11,176 | 1.18% | |
| 12,670 | 4.67% | |
| 13,535 | 1.27% | |
| 14,618 | 1.63% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Boston for the year 2019 was 10,371, broken down into 5,427 males and 4,944 females.
Location
The municipal center of Boston is situated at approximately 7° 52' North, 126° 22' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.7 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 Boston are Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Mati, Davao Oriental, Samal, Davao del Norte, and Bayugan, Agusan del Sur. The nearest municipalities are Cateel, Davao Oriental, Lingig, Surigao del Sur, Monkayo, Davao de Oro, Baganga, Davao Oriental, Compostela, Davao de Oro, and Trento, Agusan del Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 948.31 kilometers (589.25 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Cateel, Davao Oriental, 12.37 kilometers (7.69 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Lingig, Surigao del Sur, 19.13 kilometers (11.89 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Monkayo, Davao de Oro, 35.62 kilometers (22.13 miles) to the West (S82°W)
- Baganga, Davao Oriental, 38.63 kilometers (24.01 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Compostela, Davao de Oro, 38.85 kilometers (24.14 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Trento, Agusan del Sur, 39.57 kilometers (24.59 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
Nearest cities
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 38.54 kilometers (23.95 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 77.77 kilometers (48.33 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 98.80 kilometers (61.39 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 102.03 kilometers (63.40 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 114.47 kilometers (71.13 miles) to the Southwest (S40°W)
- Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, 116.13 kilometers (72.16 miles) to the Northwest (N36°W)
Distance from Manila: 948.31 kilometers (589.25 miles) to the Northwest (N38°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.