Compostela Valley

Province of Compostela Valley
Provincial seal of Compostela Valley
Map of the Philippines with Compostela Valley highlighted
Region	Davao Region (Region XI)
Capital	Nabunturan
Divisions
- Independent cities	0
- Component cities	0
- Municipalities	11
- Barangays	237
- Congressional     districts	1st and 2nd districts of Compostela Valley
Population
- Total (2007)	637,366 (41st out of 80) including independent cities: 637,366 (44th out of 80)
- Density	142.28/km² (51st out of 80) including independent cities: 142.28/km² (54th out of 80)
Area
- Total	4,479.77 km² (27th out of 80) including independent cities: 4,479.77 km² (28th out of 80)
Founded	January 31, 1998
Spoken languages	Cebuano, Dabaweño
Governor	Arturo "Chiongkee" T. Uy (Lakas-CMD)

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 Dinagat Islands and Zamboanga Sibugay. Its capital is Nabunturan. The province 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. Its first elected governor was lawyer Jose Caballero who used to be a lawyer for the mining group in the province. It is the location for the upcoming movie, I Come with the Rain starring Hollywood star Josh Hartnett.

People and culture

Majority of the inhabitants are migrants from Cebu,Warays and other Visayan provinces. The cultural minorities in the province include the Mansaka, Mandaya, Dibabawons, Mangguangans and Aeta groups such as the Talaingod, Langilan, and Matigsalug.

Economy

The main source of livelihood of this province are agricultural products such as rice, coconut, and banana. Some residents have fishponds and culture their own fish like tilapia, milkfish and a lot more. The province is also rich with gold ore.

Geography

Political

Compostela Valley is subdivided into 11 municipalities.

Municipalities

Physical

Tourist Attractions

• Maragusan: Aguacan Inland Resort, Tagbibinta Falls,
• Maragusan: Mt. Candalaga Peak
• Maragusan: Haven's Peak, Kanlawig Hot Spring
• Maragusan: Sky Garden Restaurant and Fitness Gym
• New Bataan: Manurigao Falls, White Peak, Andap Inland Resort
• Nabunturan: Mainit Hot Spring, San Vicente Caves, Toyuzu Inland Resort
• Magnaga, Pantukan Beach Resorts and Hotels
• Mabini: Manaklay Beach Park and Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
• Mabini: Beach View Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
• Mabini: Bern Berioso Beach Resort I, Pindasan, Mabini
• Mabini: Bern Berioso Beach Resort II, Pindasan , Mabini
• Monkayo: kubilan cave,octagon park, mt.diwata mining,monkayo gymnasium

History

The province was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470, enacted on January 31, 1998 and ratified on March 7 of the same year.

Festivities

• Simballay Festival

-celebrated every 3rd week of December, Simballay Festival showcases different cultures in the capital municipality Nabunturan

• AniBina Bulawanon Festival

-showcases the culture of Compostela Valley. This event is celebrated from March 1 to 8 which is also the founding anniversary of the province.

• Buganihan Festival

-celebrated every June 19 to 23, culminating on the 23rd - the Founding day of the Municipality of Compostela

• Diwanag Festival

-celebrated every December showcasing lighted booths and barangay corners within the Poblacion of the Municipality of Montevista.

• Kaimunan Festival

-celebrated every founding anniversary of the Municipality of Maco as well as the Mother of Perpetual Help Fiesta Celebration every 4th week of June

• Kariyawan Festival

-celebrated together with the Araw ng Monkayo (in the municipality of Monkayo) every 4th day of September

• Pyagsawitan Festival

-celebrated every founding anniversary of the Municipality of Maragusan every 25th day of November. It showcases the thanksgiving for the abundant harvest of the people of the municipality. Highlights the "Indak-indak sa Kadalanan", a street dancing competition.

Events

• Joint Oathtaking Ceremony of Provincial elected Officials, June 30, 2007 at 4:00pm at the Provincial Capitol grounds, Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Province. Theme: "Compostela Valley... a new era of unity and good governance."

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Coordinates: 7°36′N 125°57′E / 7.6°N 125.95°E / 7.6; 125.95