Compostela Valley
Compostela Valley is the second newest province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao; only Zamboanga Sibugay is newer. Its capital is Nabunturan and borders Davao province to the west, Agusan del Sur to the north, and Davao Oriental to the east. To the southwest lies the Davao Gulf. The province, called Comval for short, used to be part of Davao province until it was made independent in 1998.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Compostela Valley
Region: Davao Region (Region XI)
Capital: Nabunturan
Established: January 31, 1998
Population:
2000 census—580,244 (44th largest).
Density—124 per km² (19th lowest).
2000 census—580,244 (44th largest).
Density—124 per km² (19th lowest).
Area: 4,667.0 km² (24th largest)
Languages: Cebuano, Dabaweño
Governor: Jose R. Caballero (2001-2004)
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Compostela Valley is subdivided into 11 municipalities.People and Culture
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