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NAME OF
MUNICIPALITY: BOSTON
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Income
Classification: 4th Class
No. of Barangays : 8
Distance from:
Boston to Mati: 178.11 kms.
Boston to D.C.:3,433.71 kms.
Climate: Type II
Soil Type: Clay Loam, Silty Clay Loam, Clay,
Population: 11,065 (2001)
Households: 1,855 (May 1, 2001)
Economic Facts and Figures:
Total Land Area: 35,703 has
Coconut Area: 9,200 has, Abaca Area: 885 has
Rice Area: 525 has, Root-crops Area: 95 has
Corn Area: 375 has, Vegetable Area: 52 has
Forest Area: 25,801.28 has
Production Forest Area: 14,981.28 has
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Existing
Infrastructure Facilities:
Road Network:
National Road: 25.413 kms.
Provincial Road: kms.
Municipal Road: 9.650 kms.
Barangay Road: 41.300 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 |
Eco-Tourism
Resources:
Cabugao Island, Magpong Falls and Caves, Baclinan Beach, Tnaguan Cove,
Sibahay White Sand, Hulid River
Transportation:
Overland Terminal: PUJ, Buses, Aircon L300 Van bound to Municipal East
Coast Towns
Communication:
- Postal Office
- PhilCom Public Calling Station
- Municipal Telephone System
- Mobile phone Signal (Smart)
Investment Priority:
Agri-forest Potential/Mineral Reserves, Romblon/Silver/ Copper/Gold, Abaca/Rice/Tambiling,
Ticog/Corn/Coconut
Major Festivals/Events:
Pabolig Festivals June 21
Araw ng Boston June 21
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