Davao Oriental
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| Type | province |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Cities | 1 |
| Municipalities | 10 |
| Barangays | 183 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Area (2007) | 5,679.64 km2 (2,192.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 558,958 |
| Density (2015) | 98 / km2 (255 / sq mi) |
Davao Oriental is a province in the Philippines situated in the Davao Region occupying the southeastern section of Mindanao. Its capital is the City of Mati.
The province has a land area of 5,679.64 square kilometers or 2,192.92 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 558,958. This represented 11.42% of the total population of the Davao Region, 2.32% of the overall population of the Mindanao island group, or 0.55% of the entire population of the Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 98 inhabitants per square kilometer or 255 inhabitants per square mile.
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Davao Oriental is bordered, clockwise from the North, by Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur, Philippine Sea, and the Davao Gulf, Compostela Valley.
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Local government units
Davao Oriental has 10 municipalities and 1 city. The total number of barangays in the province is 183.
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| Name | Type | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) | Area (2007) | Density (2015) | Brgy count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baganga | municipality | 56,241 | 53,426 | 0.98% | 945.50 km2 (365.06 sq mi) | 59 / km2 (154 / sq mi) | 18 |
| Banaybanay | municipality | 41,117 | 39,121 | 0.95% | 408.52 km2 (157.73 sq mi) | 101 / km2 (261 / sq mi) | 14 |
| Boston | municipality | 13,535 | 12,670 | 1.27% | 357.03 km2 (137.85 sq mi) | 38 / km2 (98 / sq mi) | 8 |
| Caraga | municipality | 40,379 | 36,912 | 1.72% | 642.70 km2 (248.15 sq mi) | 63 / km2 (163 / sq mi) | 17 |
| Cateel | municipality | 40,704 | 38,579 | 1.03% | 545.56 km2 (210.64 sq mi) | 75 / km2 (193 / sq mi) | 16 |
| Governor Generoso | municipality | 55,109 | 50,372 | 1.73% | 365.75 km2 (141.22 sq mi) | 151 / km2 (390 / sq mi) | 20 |
| Lupon | municipality | 65,785 | 61,723 | 1.22% | 886.39 km2 (342.24 sq mi) | 74 / km2 (192 / sq mi) | 21 |
| Manay | municipality | 42,690 | 40,577 | 0.97% | 418.36 km2 (161.53 sq mi) | 102 / km2 (264 / sq mi) | 17 |
| Mati | city (CC), capital | 141,141 | 126,143 | 2.16% | 588.63 km2 (227.27 sq mi) | 240 / km2 (621 / sq mi) | 26 |
| San Isidro | municipality | 36,032 | 32,424 | 2.03% | 220.44 km2 (85.11 sq mi) | 163 / km2 (423 / sq mi) | 16 |
| Tarragona | municipality | 26,225 | 25,671 | 0.41% | 300.76 km2 (116.12 sq mi) | 87 / km2 (226 / sq mi) | 10 |
| Davao Oriental Total | 558,958 | 517,618 | 1.47% | 5,679.64 km2 (2,192.92 sq mi) | 98 / km2 (255 / sq mi) | 183 | |
Historical population
The population of Davao Oriental grew from 132,593 in 1960 to 558,958 in 2015, an increase of 426,365 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 1.47%, or an increase of 41,340 people, from the previous population of 517,618 in 2010.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 25,971 | – | |
| 38,315 | 2.49% | |
| 60,744 | 2.33% | |
| 68,365 | 1.22% | |
| 132,593 | 6.00% | |
| 247,995 | 6.32% | |
| 299,426 | 3.85% | |
| 339,931 | 2.57% | |
| 394,697 | 1.51% | |
| 413,472 | 0.87% | |
| 446,191 | 1.65% | |
| 486,104 | 1.19% | |
| 517,618 | 2.31% | |
| 558,958 | 1.47% |
National roads
As of December 2016, the National Roads in Davao Oriental as classified by the Department of Public Works and Highways are:
Primary Roads
- Pres. Diosdado P. Macapagal National Highway
Secondary Roads
- Compostela-Cateel Road (Davao Oriental side)
- Mati Wharf Road
- Mati-Maragusan Road
- Surigao del Sur Boundary-Davao Oriental Coastal Road
Tertiary Roads
- Dahican-Lawigan Road
- Junction Manikling-Governor Generoso Road
- Mati-Diversion Road
- Tibanban-Lavigan Road
National rankings
- Population (2015): 558,958, ranked 54 out of 81
- Land area (2007): 2,192.92 square kilometers, ranked 16 out of 81
- Population density (2015): 98 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 69 out of 81
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 1.47%, ranked 29 out of 81
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.