Montevista
Montevista, officially the Municipality of Montevista (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Montevista; Tagalog: Bayan ng Montevista), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,558 people.
Montevista | |
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| Municipality of Montevista | |
Montevista Sports Tourism Complex and Food Hub from National Highway | |
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| Nickname: Christmas Capital of Davao de Oro | |
| Motto(s): God-Centered, Self-Sufficient, and Self-Reliant | |
Map of Davao de Oro with Montevista highlighted | |
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Montevista Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 7°42′19″N 125°59′25″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region |
| Province | Davao de Oro |
| District | 1st district |
| Founded | June 18, 1966 |
| Barangays | 20 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Cyrex L. Basalo |
| • Vice Mayor | Felipe C. Rabanoz |
| • Representative | Manuel E. Zamora |
| • Electorate | 31,260 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 225.00 km2 (86.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 344 m (1,129 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 46,558 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| • Households | 11,807 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 27.85 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 194.6 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 385.8 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 199.3 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 123.5 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 8801 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)87 |
| Native languages | Davawenyo Cebuano Kalagan Mansaka Tagalog Ata Manobo |
| Website | montevista-comval |
Caumanga, the original name of Montevista, was a peaceful haven of the Mandayan Tribe. During the Japanese occupation, Caumanga became the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Forces who induced to flock to the place for protection, shelter, medicine, and food. With the increase of Christian settlers in the early part of 1950s, the name "Caumanga" was changed to San Jose in honor of their Patron Saint, Saint Joseph the Worker. However, it was not until June 18, 1966, when Republic Act No. 4808 was issued creating San Jose into a regular town.