Davao Occidental
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| Type | province |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Cities | 0 |
| Municipalities | 5 |
| Barangays | 105 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea |
| Area (2013) | 2,163.45 km2 (835.31 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 317,159 |
| Density (2020) | 147 / km2 (380 / sq mi) |
Davao Occidental is a province in the Philippines situated in the Davao Region occupying the southeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the Municipality of Malita.
The province has a land area of 2,163.45 square kilometers or 835.31 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 317,159. This represented 6.05% of the total population of the Davao Region, 1.21% of the overall population of the Mindanao island group, or 0.29% of the entire population of the Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 147 inhabitants per square kilometer or 380 inhabitants per square mile.
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Davao Occidental is bordered, clockwise from the East, by the Davao Gulf, Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea, Sarangani, and Davao del Sur.
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Local government units
Davao Occidental has 5 municipalities. The total number of barangays in the province is 105.
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| Name | Type | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) | Area (2013), in km2 | Density (2020), per km2 | Brgy count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Marcelino | municipality | 45,540 | 44,554 | 0.46% | 407.30 | 112 | 15 |
| Jose Abad Santos | municipality | 73,381 | 76,332 | -0.83% | 600.06 | 122 | 26 |
| Malita | municipality, capital | 118,197 | 117,746 | 0.08% | 883.37 | 134 | 30 |
| Santa Maria | municipality | 57,526 | 53,671 | 1.47% | 175.00 | 329 | 22 |
| Sarangani | municipality | 22,515 | 24,039 | -1.37% | 97.72 | 230 | 12 |
| Davao Occidental Total | 317,159 | 316,342 | 0.05% | 2,163.45 | 147 | 105 | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Davao Occidental for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱334,018,168.00.
Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Davao Occidental is 5 to 9, with 41,434 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,979 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6,958 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 32,123 | 10.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 41,434 | 13.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 37,176 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 32,483 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 28,016 | 8.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 25,024 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 20,747 | 6.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 19,431 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 17,445 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 15,495 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 12,493 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 9,592 | 3.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 6,677 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 4,571 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,696 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 2,002 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 1,979 | 0.63% |
| Total | 316,342 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Davao Occidental grew from 48,704 in 1960 to 317,159 in 2020, an increase of 268,455 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.05%, or an increase of 817 people, from the previous population of 316,342 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 48,704 | – | |
| 99,907 | 7.28% | |
| 127,604 | 5.03% | |
| 161,366 | 4.81% | |
| 209,429 | 2.64% | |
| 219,825 | 0.91% | |
| 254,512 | 3.19% | |
| 272,570 | 0.95% | |
| 293,780 | 2.77% | |
| 316,342 | 1.42% | |
| 317,159 | 0.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Davao Occidental for the year 2019 was 182,122.
National roads
As of December 2016, the National Roads in Davao Occidental are:
Primary Roads
- Daang Maharlika (MN)
- Surigao-Davao Coastal Road
Secondary Roads
- Asuncion-San Isidro-Laak-Veruela Road
- Compostela-Cateel Road (Compostela Side)
- Montevista-Compostela-Mati Boundary Road
- Nabunturan-Mainit Park Road
- Nabunturan-Maragusan Road
Tertiary Roads
- Montevista-Compostela-Mati Boundary Road
- Montevista-DNAS Road
- Nabunturan-Mainit Park Road
- Nabunturan-Maragusan Road
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Maps utilize OpenStreetMap data available under the Open Data Commons Open Database License.
- Data on National Roads is from the Department of Public Works and Highways.