REPORTED BY: CHARRY MAE

HERRADA BSED-IV SOCIAL

STUDIES

HISTORYThe first class province was prearranged out from the province of Davao Del Norte and it became an independent province by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470 on January 30, 1998 and formally ratified through a plebiscite on March 7, 1998. Nabunturan municipality was named capital town of the province and the first elected Governor is Atty. Jose R. Caballero. 

Compostela Valley (Cebuano: Kawalogang Kompostela, Filipino: Lambak ng Compostela) is a province in the Philippines located in the Davao Regionin Mindanao. The province, called Comval for short, used to be part ofDavao del Norte until it was made independent in 1998.

It is the fourth newest province of the Philippines, behind Dinagat Islands,Zamboanga Sibugay and Davao Occidental. 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.

Physical EnvironmentCompostela Valley is

blessed with nature’s magnificent work of art. It brims with natural attractions like beaches, waterfalls, forests, mountain ranges, caves, lakes, rivers, hot and cold springs. 

ClimateThe province is generally

tropical and with no marked rainy or dry season. Its mountain

ranges and forest protect the area from visiting

typhoons. 

Natural Resources The main sources of

livelihood are agricultural products such as rice, coconut, cacao, coffee,

papaya, mango, pineapple, durian and banana.

 It has been projected that by 2030, the province will be one of the richest provinces in the country because of its rich natural resources and hardworking people.

Some residents have fishponds and culture their own fish like tilapia and milkfish. The province is also rich with gold ore. Nabunturan, the provincial capital, is home to the biggest gold ring in the Philippines, "The Solidarity Ring."

Topography   Its terrain consists of flat,

rolling, hilly, and mountainous portions, which are evenly distributed throughout the area. Mountain ranges are largely found in the eastern

part of the province.

Demography The population of

Compostela Valley in the 2015 census was 736,107 people, with a density of

160 inhabitants per square kilometre or 410 inhabitants

per square mile.

The majority of the inhabitants are migrants from Cebu, Samar, Bohol and other Visayan provinces. The cultural minorities in the province include the Mansaka, Mandaya,Dibabawon, Mangguangan and Manobo groups such as the Atta, Talaingod, Langilan, and Matigsalug Manobo.

GeographyCompostela Valley covers a total area

of 4,479.77 square kilometres(1,729.65 sq mi)occupying

the northeastern section of the Davao Region. 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.

Economy Compostela Valley is classified as a first class province with an actual income of P697,328,056.82 in 2006.  Its major economic activity is agriculture.  About 30.70% of the land area has been utilized for agricultural activities. 

•The province’s major crops are rice, corn, vegetables, and root crops/ tubers  For aquaculture, the coastal municipalities of Maco, Mabini, and Pantukan are the sources of the large bulk of fish.  Its aqua farms accounted to 393 units.•The province is blessed with natural attractions like beaches, mountain resorts, hot and cold springs, waterfalls, inland resorts, caves, and flower farms.

Culture and Heritage

The province is proud of its people and cultural heritage - a varied mixture of ethnicity and dominance. To be in Compostela Valley is to experience a blend of sight and sound that defines a place and a people pulsing with life yet reserved in spirit. 

The provincial government believes in marketing tourism responsibly. ComValeños want to explore and revel on nature finest without destroying the environment.

Alaw ng KalumunanThis is the day for the tribal folks or groups that are celebrated every March 7, featuring tribal dances and play tribal war games.

Anibina FestivalThis is celebrated every March 1 to 8 in Nabunturan as a way of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. “Anibina” was derived from the word “Ani” meaning harvest and “Bina” which refers to gold veins.

Manurigao’s Mansaka TribeThe tribal community of Mansaka can be found in the Mountains of Mt. Manurigao. The tribal community entertains climbers who visit the powerful falls with their cultural presentations. Native wares can also be bought from them.

Maragusan's Mansalka CommunityThe community is composed of Christians and Mansakas and highlights authentic native dances, the native tribal jewelry complete with antique necklace, Mansaka musical instruments such its the "Kudlong", "Paradag" and "Takol", a native Saxophone as well its their antique bells and gongs.

P’yagsawitan FestivalThe Festival is celebrated every November 3 as thanksgiving for bountiful harvests.Simballay FestivalThis is celebrated every December 2 at Nabunturan as thanksgiving in commemoration of the town’s foundation.

TourismCompostela Valley is blessed with nature's magnificent work of art. It brims with natural attractions like beaches, waterfalls, forests, mountain ranges, caves, lakes, rivers, hot and cold springs.. all found in the province. 

Maragusan, Compostela Valley ( waterfalls, hot springs and mountains

Nabunturan( Hot Springs)

Monkayo( Water Falls)

Pantukan, Compostela Valley (Beaches, Seaside)

New Bataan, Compostela Valley(Mountains, Climbing)

Mabini (Beaches, Seaside Resorts)

Mawab, Compostela Valley

Laak, Compostela Valley

MontevistaCompostela, Compostela Valley

POLITICAL SUBDIVISION/BARANGAY 

Classified as a first class province, Compostela Valley is comprised of 11 municipalities grouped into two districts. District 1 consists of Monkayo, Montevista, Maragusan, New Bataan, and Compostela; and District 2, Laak, Mawab, Nabunturan, Maco, Mabini, and Pantukan. The municipality of Nabunturan was named capital town of the province. 

BARANGAYCOMPOSTELA – 16LAAK – 40MABINI – 11MACO – 37MARAGUSAN - 24

MAWAB – 11MONKAYO – 21MONTEVISTA – 20NABUNTURAN – 28NEW BATAAN – 16PANTUKAN - 13

LANGUAGE/DIALECT Cebuano/Visayan, Tagalog/Pilipino, Mandaya, Mansaka, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Maranao, and Suriganonon are the dialects spoken in the province. 

ReligionThe largest group is the Roman Catholic having 65% of the population, other Christian group comprises (Evangelicals, Born Again, Kingdom of Jesus Christ) comprises 15%, the Iglesia ni Cristo comprises 10% and the remaining 10% belong to the other non-Christian groups.Roman Catholic: 65% Protestant: 10% Iglesia ni Cristo 10% Other Christian Groups: 10% Islam: 0.5%

COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY IN COMPOSTELA VALLEYThe main source of economic investment comes from agri-based products, such as rice and coconuts. Fishponds and fish culturing are also additional revenue such as tilapia, milkfish and a lot more.