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NAME OF
MUNICIPALITY: CATEEL
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Income
Classification: 3rd Class
No. of Barangays : 16
Distance from:
Boston to Mati: 116.11 kms.
Boston to D.C.: 331.71 kms.
Climate: Type II
Soil Type: Camansa Sandy Loam, San Miguel Silty Clay Loam
and undifferentiated Mountain Soil
Population: 28,655 (2000)
Households: 5,731 (May 1, 2001)
Economic Facts and Figures:
Total Land Area: 46,712 has
Coconut Area: 1,100 has, Abaca Area: 885 has
Agriculture: 19,755.75 has
(Riceland, cocoland and other cropland)
Forest Area: 24,787 has
Mangroove/Swamp Area: 245 has
Agro-industrial area: 6.01 has
Quarrying/Mining: 75 has
(gravel extraction)
Tourism 15 has
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Existing
Infrastructure Facilities:
Road Network:
National Road: 51 kms.
Provincial Road: 12.70 kms
Municipal Road: 4.655 kms.
Barangay Road: 18.9 kms.
Water Supply: Level I, & II water systems
Power Supply: Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO)
Residential Rate: P2.9670 per kwh
Commercial Rate:P2.9870 per kwh
Industrial Rate: P2.9270 per kwh
Waste Disposal & Drainage System
Irrigation System
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Eco-Tourism
Resources:
Aliwagwag Falls, Maglahus Hanging Bridge, Cateel River, Tres Marias Falls,
Benigno Falls, Andap Falls, Danog Falls & Hot Spring, Lyra's Beach,
Asoque Beach, Palma Gil Beach & Sea Front, Mahoc Beach & Poblacion
Beach
Transportation:
Overland Terminal: PUJ, Buses, Aircon L300 Van bound to Municipal East
Coast Towns
Communications:
- Postal Office
- Municipal Telecommunications System
- PhilCom Public Calling Station Tel. No. (063) 86 853 5267
- Smart & Tawag Stations
- Cable TV Network
- PLECS, Clean Phil, Radios
- FM Station- Radio Natin
- LBC
Investment Priority:
Agri-forest, Rice, Corn, Coconut, Rattan, Durian, Abaca
Major Festivals/Events:
Kutoo Festivals October 29
Araw ng CAteel October 29
Contact Number:
(087)319-5190
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