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.

People and culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Compostela Valley is subdivided into 11 municipalities.

Municipalities

Physical

Tourist Attractions

• Maragusan Falls
• Tagbibinta and Aguacan Falls
• New Bataan: Manurigao Falls
• Nabunturan: Mainit Hot Spring

History

Created by Republic Act No. 8470 on March 7, 1998.

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