Cateel, Davao Oriental
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| Country | [[{{#property:P17}}]] | |
| Region | Davao (Region XI) | |
| Province | [[{{#property:P131}}]] | |
| 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 | {{#property:P281}} | |
| Dialing code | {{#property:P473}} | |
| 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]
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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
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- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
- The Road To Cateel
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