Cateel, Davao Oriental
| Cateel | ||
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| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Davao Oriental with Baganga highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Cateel Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 07°47′N 126°27′E / 7.783°N 126.450°ECoordinates: 07°47′N 126°27′E / 7.783°N 126.450°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Davao (Region XI) | |
| Province | Davao Oriental | |
| District | 1st district of Davao Oriental | |
| Founded | October 29, 1903 | |
| Barangays | 16 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Camilo Nunez | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 545.56 km2 (210.64 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 38,579 | |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 8205 | |
| Dialing code | 87 | |
| Income class | 2nd | |
| Website |
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Cateel is a second class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 38,579 people.[3]
Cateel is the home of the Aliwagwag Falls, located at barangay Aliwagwag within the Aliwagwag Protected Landscape. It is a towering waterfalls considered by hydraulic engineers as the highest in the country and regarded as one of the most beautiful falls in Mindanao. It is a series of 84 falls appearing like stairway to heaven with various heights among the steps ranging from 2 to 33.5 metres (7 to 110 ft). One step is measured 22 metres (72 ft) and another is 20 metres (66 ft). Overall Aliwagwag Falls has a height of 340 metres (1,120 ft) and a width of 20 metres (66 ft). All these in the midst of virgin forest, with a river at the foot of the falls. 13 rapids to cross.
History
In 1959,the Mainit and Alegria were converted into barrios.[4]
The municipality was one of the hardest-hit towns of Typhoon Bopha when it hit the town on December 3, 2012.[5]
Barangays
Cateel is politically subdivided into 16 barangays.[2]
- Abihod
- Alegria
- Aliwagwag
- Aragon
- Baybay
- Maglahus
- Mainit
- Malibago
- San Alfonso
- San Antonio
- San Miguel
- San Rafael
- San Vicente
- Santa Filomena
- Taytayan
- Poblacion
Demographics
| Population census of Cateel | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 26,144 | — |
| 1995 | 27,211 | +0.75% |
| 2000 | 28,655 | +1.11% |
| 2007 | 33,109 | +2.01% |
| 2010 | 38,579 | +5.72% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: DAVAO ORIENTAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ↑ "R.A. No. 2105, An Act Creating Certain Barrios in the Municipality of Cateel, Province of Davao". LawPH.com. Retrieved 2011-04-13.
- ↑ "Typhoon death toll climbs to over 200". Inquirer. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- The Road To Cateel
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