Davao Oriental
Davao Oriental (Cebuano: Sidlakang Dabaw; Filipino: Silangang Davao), officially the Province of Davao Oriental (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Sidlakang Dabaw, Lalawigan sa Davao Oriental; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Silangang Davao, Lalawigan ng Davao Oriental), is a province in the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is the city of Mati, and it borders the province of Davao de Oro to the west, and Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to the north. The province is the traditional homeland of the Mandaya and Kalagan/Kaagan.
Davao Oriental | |
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Province | |
| Province of Davao Oriental | |
(from top: left to right) Pujada Bay in Mati, Mount Hamiguitan, Aliwagwag Falls in Cateel, Dahican Beach, Subangan Museum in Mati and Provincial Capitol Building in Mati. | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Etymology: Davao Oriental (i.e., "Eastern Davao") | |
| Nickname(s): Sunrise and Coconut Capital of the Philippines | |
| Anthem: Banwa na Madayaw | |
Location in the Philippines | |
OpenStreetMap | |
| Coordinates: 7°10′N 126°20′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region |
| Founded | May 8, 1967 |
| Capital and largest city | Mati |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Niño Sotero L. Uy Jr. (Nacionalista Party) |
| • Vice Governor | Nelson L. Dayanghirang Jr. (Nacionalista Party) |
| • Legislature | Davao Oriental Provincial Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,679.64 km2 (2,192.92 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 14th out of 81 |
| Highest elevation (Mount Mayo) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 576,343 |
| • Rank | 54th out of 81 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 70th out of 81 |
| Demonym | Eastern Davaoeño |
| Divisions | |
| • Independent cities | 0 |
| • Component cities | 1
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| • Municipalities | 10
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| • Barangays | 183 |
| • Districts | Legislative districts of Davao Oriental |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PHT) |
| ZIP code | 8200–8210 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)87 |
| ISO 3166 code | PH-DAO |
| Spoken languages | |
| Income classification | 1st class |
| Website | www |
Davao Oriental is the easternmost province in the country with Pusan Point in the municipality of Caraga as the easternmost location. The Philippine Sea, part of the Pacific Ocean, faces Davao Oriental to the east. Part of the province lies on an unnamed peninsula that encloses Davao Gulf to the west.
The province is the top producer of coconut and copra in the country, earning the province the title Coconut Capital of the Philippines. It is also home to Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.