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A BRIEF HISTORY OF DAVAO ORIENTAL

About 300 years ago, Davao Oriental was merely a part of Caraga Province-forming part of the Encomienda de Bislig with the Encomienda de Seargao, Butuan and Tandag. The province became historically important in 1846, when a distinguished Attorney-at-Law, Don Jose Uyanguren-upon the order of Gov. Gen. Narciso Claveria, organized settlements with considerable inhabitants South of Encomienda de Bislig. Today, these are the Municipalities of Baganga, Gov. Generoso and Mati.

The settlement continued to grow. Don Jose was able to crush Datu Gago, a Muslim Chieftain who ruled Samal Island. In 1849. Gov. Claveria decreed the partition of Caraga province into two: the Northern Portion was named Surigao Province town as the capital and the southern part as Nueva Vergara with Caraga town as its capital.

In 1898, Davao became a district of the Moro Province created as part of Mindanao by the Americans. In 1916, Jones Law converted the Moro Province into Department of Mindanao and Sulu.

In July 1, 1967, under the Republic Act 4867, Davao was divided into three (3) provinces. Davao Oriental was created as a separate and independent province along with Davao del Sur and Davao del Norte.

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..