Davao del Norte's 1st congressional district

Davao del Norte's 1st congressional district is one of the two congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Davao del Norte. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987. The district covers the northern and eastern parts of the province including its capital, Tagum, and the municipalities of Asuncion, Kapalong, New Corella, San Isidro and Talaingod. Prior to redistricting in 1998, the district covered much of the Compostela Valley in what is now the province of Davao de Oro. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Pantaleon Alvarez of the Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma (Reporma).

Davao del Norte's 1st congressional district
Constituency
for the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Location of Davao del Norte within the Philippines
ProvinceDavao del Norte
RegionDavao Region
Population504,077 (2015)
Electorate337,583 (2022)
Major settlements
6 LGUs
  • Cities
  • Tagum
  • Municipalities
  • Asuncion
  • Kapalong
  • New Corella
  • San Isidro
  • Talaingod
Area2,395.64 km2 (924.96 sq mi)
Current constituency
Created1987
RepresentativePantaleon Alvarez
Political party  Reporma
Congressional blocMinority
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