Montevista, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 8801 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 265.60 km2 (102.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 46,558 |
| Density (2020) | 175 / km2 (454 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 42' North, 125° 59' East (7.7030, 125.9884) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 82.9 meters (272.0 feet) |
Montevista is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Davao de Oro.
The municipality has a land area of 265.60 square kilometers or 102.55 square miles which constitutes 5.82% of Davao de Oro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 46,558. This represented 6.07% of the total population of Davao de Oro province, or 0.89% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 175 inhabitants per square kilometer or 454 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Montevista has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banagbanag | 2.92% | 1,358 | 1,365 | -0.51% | -0.11% |
| Banglasan | 1.78% | 831 | 999 | -16.82% | -3.80% |
| Bankerohan Norte | 2.91% | 1,356 | 1,166 | 16.30% | 3.23% |
| Bankerohan Sur | 3.16% | 1,473 | 1,401 | 5.14% | 1.06% |
| Camansi | 3.38% | 1,573 | 1,442 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| Camantangan | 2.09% | 973 | 1,097 | -11.30% | -2.49% |
| Canidkid | 2.86% | 1,331 | 1,299 | 2.46% | 0.51% |
| Concepcion | 3.82% | 1,777 | 1,829 | -2.84% | -0.61% |
| Dauman | 3.67% | 1,711 | 1,644 | 4.08% | 0.84% |
| Lebanon | 2.59% | 1,206 | 1,257 | -4.06% | -0.87% |
| Linoan | 8.99% | 4,184 | 3,553 | 17.76% | 3.50% |
| Mayaon | 7.16% | 3,335 | 3,538 | -5.74% | -1.24% |
| New Calape | 2.28% | 1,061 | 1,074 | -1.21% | -0.26% |
| New Cebulan | 2.07% | 966 | 882 | 9.52% | 1.93% |
| New Dalaguete | 2.23% | 1,036 | 1,109 | -6.58% | -1.42% |
| New Visayas | 12.40% | 5,773 | 3,664 | 57.56% | 10.04% |
| Prosperidad | 5.70% | 2,652 | 2,787 | -4.84% | -1.04% |
| San Jose | 19.49% | 9,076 | 9,080 | -0.04% | -0.01% |
| San Vicente | 4.88% | 2,274 | 1,900 | 19.68% | 3.85% |
| Tapia | 5.61% | 2,612 | 2,620 | -0.31% | -0.06% |
| Montevista Total | 46,558 | 43,706 | 6.53% | 1.34% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Montevista for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱130,305,358.65.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70,145,276.68 | – |
| 2010 | 74,245,795.55 | 5.85% |
| 2011 | 83,531,283.71 | 12.51% |
| 2012 | 81,793,776.21 | -2.08% |
| 2013 | 94,193,685.50 | 15.16% |
| 2014 | 105,472,870.03 | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 125,145,687.45 | 18.65% |
| 2016 | 130,305,358.65 | 4.12% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Montevista in the 2015 Census was 43,336 broken down into 10,067 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,771 | 5,378 | 5.54 | |
| 31,871 | 6,421 | 4.96 | |
| 33,223 | 6,570 | 5.06 | |
| 35,155 | 7,540 | 4.66 | |
| 39,570 | 8,424 | 4.70 | |
| 43,336 | 10,067 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Montevista is 5 to 9, with 5,159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 325 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 876 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,979 | 9.10% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,159 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,738 | 10.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,397 | 10.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,071 | 9.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,680 | 8.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,956 | 6.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,638 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,329 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,256 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,904 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,553 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,136 | 2.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 763 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 566 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 380 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 325 | 0.74% |
| Total | 43,706 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Montevista grew from 11,945 in 1970 to 46,558 in 2020, an increase of 34,613 people over the course of 50 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.34%, or an increase of 2,852 people, from the previous population of 43,706 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,945 | – | |
| 19,437 | 10.26% | |
| 20,626 | 1.19% | |
| 29,789 | 3.74% | |
| 31,905 | 1.29% | |
| 33,225 | 0.87% | |
| 35,192 | 0.80% | |
| 39,602 | 4.39% | |
| 43,706 | 1.89% | |
| 46,558 | 1.34% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Montevista for the year 2019 was 28,209, broken down into 14,696 males and 13,513 females.
Location
The municipal center of Montevista is situated at approximately 7° 42' North, 125° 59' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 82.9 meters or 272.0 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 Montevista are Tagum, Davao del Norte, Panabo, Davao del Norte, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Samal, Davao del Norte, Davao City, and Mati, Davao Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Compostela, Davao de Oro, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, Monkayo, Davao de Oro, New Corella, Davao del Norte, Mawab, Davao de Oro, and New Bataan, Davao de Oro. Its distance from the national capital is 937.75 kilometers (582.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Compostela, Davao de Oro, 11.23 kilometers (6.98 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, 11.37 kilometers (7.06 miles) to the South (S11°W)
- Monkayo, Davao de Oro, 14.99 kilometers (9.31 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- New Corella, Davao del Norte, 22.40 kilometers (13.92 miles) to the Southwest (S55°W)
- Mawab, Davao de Oro, 22.86 kilometers (14.21 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S19°W)
- New Bataan, Davao de Oro, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
Nearest cities
- Tagum, Davao del Norte, 34.53 kilometers (21.46 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 55.87 kilometers (34.72 miles) to the Southwest (S37°W)
- Bislig, Surigao del Sur, 66.96 kilometers (41.60 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 76.07 kilometers (47.27 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
- Davao City, 82.20 kilometers (51.08 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
- Mati, Davao Oriental, 85.46 kilometers (53.10 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
Distance from Manila: 937.75 kilometers (582.69 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.