Compostela Valley

Province of Compostela Valley
Provincial seal of Compostela Valley [[Image:{{{locatormapfile}}}|300px|Map of the Philippines with Compostela Valley highlighted]]
Map of the Philippines with Compostela Valley highlighted Region Davao Region(Region XI) Capital NabunturanDivisions - Highly urbanized cities0 - Component cities0 - Municipalities11 - Barangays235 - Congressional districts2 Population 44th largest - Total (2007) 580,244 - Density 124/km² (19th lowest) Area 24th largest - Total 4,667.0 km² Founded January 31, 1998Spoken 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 fourth newest province of the Philippines, behind Dinagat Islands, Shariff Kabunsuan 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.

1 People and culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
- 3.1 Political
  - 3.1.1 Municipalities
- 3.2 Physical
4 Tourist Attractions
5 History
6 Festivities
7 Events
8 External links

People and culture

Majority of the inhabitants are migrants from Cebu 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 is agri products. Like rice, coconut, and banana. Some residents have fishponds and culture their own fish like tilapia, milkfish and a lot more.

Geography

Political

Compostela Valley is subdivided into 11 municipalities.

Municipalities

Compostela
Laak (San Vicente)
Mabini (Doña Alicia)
Maco
Maragusan (San Mariano)
Mawab

Physical

Tourist Attractions

Maragusan: Aguacan Inland Resort, Tagbibinta Falls, Mt. Candalaga
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's Beach Resort, Pindasan, Mabini

History

Created by Republic Act No. 8470 on March 7, 1998.

Monkayo: Cultural activities

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

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."