NAME OF MUNICIPALITY: BANAYBANAY

Income Classification: 2nd Class
No. of Barangays : 14
Distance from:
Banaybanay to Mati: 43.48 kms.
Banaybanay to D.C.:112.12 kms.
Climate: Type II
Soil Type: Clay Loam, Sandy Clay Loam
Silty Clay Loam, Loam
Population: 33,714 (2000)
Households: 6,448 (May 1, 2001)
Economic Facts and Figures:
Total Land Area: 41,479 has
Coconut Area: 3,806 has
Forest Area: 3,806 has
Crop Land Area: 2,281.3 has
Swamplands Available for Dev't.: 320 has

Existing Infrastructure Facilities:
Road Network:
National Road: 19.55 kms.
Provincial Road: 13 kms.
Municipal Road: 3.45 kms.
Barangay Road: 25.56 kms.
Water Supply: Level I, II, water systems
Power Supply: Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO)
Residential Rate: P41.47 (1-15 kwh)
Commercial Rate:P41.77 (1-15 kwh)
Industrial Rate: P15/kwh (demand energy
P2.4276/kwh (Energy charge
Irrigation System
Drainage System
Private Seaport

Eco-Tourism Resources:
Burias Reef, Santos Beach, Mogbongcogon Beach, Hidden Spring Pool at Causwagan, Fish Cages at Puntalinao, Mary's Wood Grotto, Banayan Falls

Transportation:
Overland Terminal: PUJ, Buses, Aircon L300 Van bound to Municipal Gulf Town

Communication:
- Telegraphic/Telephone Station operated PhiliCom Corp.
- RECON-ORYZAServices, RCPI
- Cellular Phone Station (Smart Tawag Station)
- Access Smart Signal

Investment Priority:
Agri-forest Potential, Mineral Reserve Alternative, Rice, Magnesite, Aqua Culture, Fish Processing, Corn Coconur

Major Festivals/Events:
Araw ng Banaybanay June 21
Banayan Festival October 22-25

Contact Numbers:
Telefax No. (063) 87 808-1386

Website:dvo.www.Banaybanay.gov.ph

 


DAVAO ORIENTAL
Total Land Area : 516,466 Has.
A & D : 200,846
Timberland : 315,600 Has.
Existing Land Use (1995)
Built Up : 3,756 Has.
Protection Land : 3,189 Has.
Mining Area : 25,770 Has.
Non-Forest Agricultural : 138,433 Has.
Forest Plantation : 171,571 Has.
Production Forest : 16,380 Has.
Pasture : 11,935 Has.


Dahican Beach

White Sand Beach with blue green waters, corals and shells.


This is just one of the many natural wonders found only in Davao Oriental, Philippines, a place where you can explore the many scenic spots, both historical & natural. For more information on tourist attractions and scenic spots, go to this link..

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