Compostela Valley
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Compostela Valley is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. The province, called Comval for short, used to be part of Davao del Norte until it was made independent in 1998. It is the third newest province of the Philippines, behind Shariff Kabunsuan and Zamboanga Sibugay. 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. For more information about Compostela Valley, go to www.ruralurbanews.blogspot.com,text +639069104553.
2000 census—580,244 (44th largest)
Density—124 per km² (19th lowest)
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—11
Barangays—235
Congressional districts—2
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[edit] People and culture
[edit] Economy
The main source of livelihood this province is agri products. Like rice and coconuts. Some residents have fishponds and culture their own fish like tilapia, milkfish and a lot more.
[edit] Geography
[edit] Political
Compostela Valley is subdivided into 11 municipalities.
[edit] Municipalities
[edit] Physical
[edit] Tourist Attractions
- Maragusan Falls
- Tagbibinta and Aguacan Falls
- New Bataan: Manurigao Falls
- Nabunturan: Mainit Hot Spring
[edit] History
Created by Republic Act No. 8470 on March 7, 1998.
[edit] External links
| Municipalities of Compostela Valley | |
| Compostela | Laak | Mabini | Maco | Maragusan | Mawab | Monkayo | Montevista | Nabunturan | New Bataan | Pantukan | |
