Davao de Oro

Also known as: Province of Davao de Oro · Davao de Oro · Compostela Valley

Definition

Davao de Oro, officially the Province of Davao de Oro, is a province in the Davao Region of Mindanao, Philippines. Formerly known as Compostela Valley, its capital is the municipality of Nabunturan. Davao de Oro is bordered by Agusan del Sur to the north, Davao Oriental to the east and south, and Davao del Norte to the west. Known for its massive gold deposits, the province’s economy is driven by mining, agriculture (banana, coconut, cacao), and a developing local real estate sector centered in Nabunturan and Monkayo. (Wikipedia, Davao de Oro Govt)

Identities

Source Type	Identity
Wikipedia	Davao de Oro
Wikidata	Q13797
DBpedia	Davao_de_Oro
ProductOntology	N/A
Wiktionary	compostela
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)	Compostela Valley (Philippines)
MeSH	N/A
NCBI Taxonomy	N/A
AGROVOC	N/A
Google Scholar	Davao de Oro economy gold mining Compostela Valley real estate
ConceptNet	oro
OpenCyc	N/A

Also Known As

Province of Davao de Oro
Davao de Oro
Compostela Valley

Examples and Analogies

Diwalwal Mining Zone: A famous gold-rich mountain district in Monkayo that has driven decades of commercial mining activities.
Nabunturan Civic Center: The provincial administrative district that anchors regional government offices, commercial services, and suburban growth.

Usage Scenarios

1. Leasing Land for Cacao Plantation

An agricultural company leases land in Maragusan to expand high-yield cacao production, citing the favorable climate.

2. Constructing a Commercial Center in Nabunturan

A developer builds a retail building in Nabunturan to lease spaces to pharmacy chains and appliance stores.

Strategies

Leverage the province’s gold-mining wealth by targeting commercial real estate that serves miners and local entrepreneurs.
Monitor zoning plans along the national highway connecting Tagum City to the Agusan del Sur border.

Security and Safety Measures

Ensure property developments conform to land stability maps, as steep mining areas are highly prone to landslides.
Verify all land titles at the Nabunturan Registry of Deeds to ensure there are no overlapping mining concession claims.

Historical Context

Davao de Oro was originally part of Davao del Norte until it was carved out as a separate province called Compostela Valley in 1998 under Republic Act No. 8470. In 2019, the province held a referendum and officially changed its name to Davao de Oro to better represent its rich mineral resources and align with the regional ‘Davao’ brand. The province transitioned from a logging and mining frontier into an organized agricultural and commercial economy. (Wikipedia)

Challenges and Controversies

Landslide Vulnerability

Due to mountainous terrain and mining activities, towns like Monkayo and Maragusan face severe landslide risks during heavy rainfall.

Environmental Mining Impacts

Managing the ecological runoffs and water quality issues resulting from small-scale and corporate gold extraction.