Davao Oriental - Definition and Overview

Davao Oriental is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Mati and borders Compostela Valley to the west, and Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to the north. Davao Oriental is the easternmost province of the country with Pusan Point as the easternmost location. The Philippine Sea, part of the Pacific Ocean, faces Davao Oriental to the east. Part of the province lies on an unnamed peninsula that encloses the Davao Gulf to the west.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Davao Oriental

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Region: Davao Region (Region XI)

Capital: Mati, Davao Oriental

Founded: May 8, 1967

Population:
2000 census—446,191 (23rd smallest)
Density—86 per km² (12th lowest)

Area: 5,164.5 km² (18th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—11
Barangays—183
Congressional districts—2

Languages: Dabaweño, Cebuano

Governor: Ma. Elena T. Palma-Gil (2004-2007)

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Davao Oriental is subdivided into 11 municipalities.

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