Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte

Sto. Tomas
Municipality

Map of Davao del Norte with Sto. Tomas highlighted
Sto. Tomas

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 07°32′N 125°37′E / 7.533°N 125.617°ECoordinates: 07°32′N 125°37′E / 7.533°N 125.617°E
Country Philippines
Region Davao (Region XI)
Province Davao del Norte
District 2nd district of Davao del Norte
Founded August 14, 1959
Barangays 19
Government[1]
 • Mayor Benigno Andamon
Area[2]
 • Total 221.80 km2 (85.64 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 109,269
 • Density 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 8112
Dialing code 84
Income class 1st
Website www.stotomas.gov.ph

Sto. Tomas is a first class municipality in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 109,269 people.[3]

Geography

Sto. Tomas is located on the island of Mindanao, and it is in the province's second political district. It is bounded in the north by the Municipalities of Kapalong and Talaingod, in the east by the Municipality of Asuncion, in the west by Davao City, and in the south by the Municipality of Braulio E. Dujali.

Barangays

Sto. Tomas is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.[2]

  • Balagunan
  • Bobongon
  • Casig-Ang
  • Esperanza
  • Kimamon
  • Kinamayan
  • La Libertad
  • Lungaog
  • Magwawa
  • New Katipunan
  • New Visayas
  • Pantaron
  • Salvacion
  • San Jose
  • San Miguel
  • San Vicente
  • Talomo
  • Tibal-og (Poblacion/Town Center)
  • Tulalian

Climate

Rainfall in Sto. Tomas is evenly distributed throughout the year. Being a typhoon-free municipality, the production of high value crops is favorable all year round and makes a profitable investment.

Demographics

Population census of Sto. Tomas
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 67,916—    
1995 77,182+2.43%
2000 84,367+1.93%
2007 97,210+1.97%
2010 109,269+4.35%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Sto. Tomas is home to a diverse culture inter-mingling with Aeta, Mandaya and Aeta-Manobo. The people are predominantly Cebuano.

Economy

Significant to the economic development of Sto. Tomas is a number of multi-national corporations and cooperatives engaged in banana based commercial production successfully operating in the municipality. Rice production also contributes to the economic development of the municipality.

Transportation

Sto. Tomas is more or less 30 kilometres (19 mi) or about an hour ride from Tagum City by any land vehicle, and the town offers a wide choice of public utility jeepneys via Kinamayan route or bus liner via Carmen route. Davao City is approximately 63 kilometres (39 mi) or an hour and a half ride by bus or private car. Bus liners going to Sto. Tomas are stationed at Davao City Overland Transportation Terminal in Ecoland, Davao City. Bus companies have both non-air-conditioned and air-conditioned units that gives added comfort to passengers to and from Davao City.

Sto. Tomas is accessible by land through any type of vehicle. There are tricycle units serving the different routes within the municipality.

Education

Sto. Tomas have several public and private institutions.

Elementary school:

High schools:

Tertiary education:

Technical/vocational schools:

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: Davao del Norte". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 April 2014.

External links

 Talaingod Kapalong
Davao City Asuncion
   Sto. Tomas  
Braulio E. Dujali Tagum