Caraga, Davao Oriental
Caraga, officially the Municipality of Caraga (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Caraga; Tagalog: Bayan ng Caraga), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,704 people. It is one of the oldest settlements in the island of Mindanao.
Caraga | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Caraga | |
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Flag | |
| Nickname: Sunrise Capital of the Philippines | |
Map of Davao Oriental with Caraga highlighted | |
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Caraga Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 7°19′42″N 126°33′57″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region |
| Province | Davao Oriental |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | October 29, 1903 |
| Barangays | 17 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Alicia Basoc Mori |
| • Vice Mayor | Melody Anne S. Benitez |
| • Representative | Corazon N. Malanyaon |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 28,253 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 642.70 km2 (248.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 2,655 m (8,711 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 39,704 |
| • Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| • Households | 9,766 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 40.04 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 255.4 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 532.7 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 203.1 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 99.24 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 8203 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)87 |
| Native languages | Davawenyo Surigaonon Cebuano Kalagan Kamayo Mandaya |
The Pusan Point located in the town of Caraga is geographically the easternmost point of the Philippines.
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