Compostela Valley
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Compostela Valley is the second newest province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao; only Zamboanga Sibugay is newer. Its capital is Nabunturan and borders Davao del Norte to the west, Agusan del Sur to the north, and Davao Oriental to the east. To the southwest lies the Davao Gulf. The province, called Comval for short, used to be part of Davao del Norte until it was made independent in 1998.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Compostela Valley
Region: Davao Region (Region XI)
Capital: Nabunturan
Founded: January 31, 1998
Population:
2000 census—580,244 (44th largest)
Density—124 per km² (19th lowest)
2000 census—580,244 (44th largest)
Density—124 per km² (19th lowest)
Area: 4,667.0 km² (24th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—11
Barangays—235
Congressional districts—2
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—11
Barangays—235
Congressional districts—2
Governor: Jose R. Caballero (2004-2007)
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People and culture
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Economy
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Geography
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Political
Compostela Valley is subdivided into 11 municipalities.
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Municipalities
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Physical
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Tourist Attractions
- Maragusan Falls
- Tagbibinta and Aguacan Falls
- New Bataan: Manurigao Falls
- Nabunturan: Mainit Hot Spring
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History
Created by Republic Act No. 8470 on March 7 1998.
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External links
ilo:Tanap ti Compostela ja:コンポステラ・バレー州 no:Compostela Valley tl:Compostela Valley