Davao Oriental Portal

Income Class	: 2nd Class
Date of Creation	: July 1, 1967
Enabling Law	: R.A. 4867
No. of Municipalities	: 11
Capital Town	: Mati
No. of Barangays	: 183
Distance from Manila	: 887 kms. (by air)
Population (2002 Projected)	: 471,907
Population Density (2002)	: 80.6 person/sq. km.
Total No. of HH	: 80,676
Average Size of Families	: 5.3
Dependency Ratio	: 79/100 persons
Literacy Rate (as of 1997)	: 306,490

District 1
1. Baganga
2. Cateel
3. Boston
4. Caraga
5. Manay

District 2
1. Mati
2. Governor Generoso
3. Banaybanay
4. Lupon
5. San Isidro
6. Tarragona
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1. Cebuano
2. Davaweño
3. Mandaya
4. Boholano
5. Kalagan
6. Kamayo
7. Manobo
8. Hiligaynon / Illonggo
9. Ilocano
10. Waray

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.

Sleeping Dinosaur

An Island that resembles a sleeping dinosaur, visible upon passing Badas Point.

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..