Nabunturan

Nabunturan, officially the Municipality of Nabunturan (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Nabunturan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Nabunturan), is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 82,234 people. [3]

Nabunturan
Municipality
Municipality of Nabunturan
Seal
Nickname(s): 
  • Heart of the Valley
  • Home of the Biggest Gold Ring in the Philippines
  • El Dorado FIlipino
Motto(s): 
Nabunturan, A Progressive, Peaceful, and Dynamic Agri-based Municipality
Anthem: Nabunturan Hymn
Map of Davao de Oro with Nabunturan highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Nabunturan
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°36′28″N 125°57′59″E
Country Philippines
RegionDavao Region
ProvinceDavao de Oro
District2nd District
FoundedJuly 23, 1957
Barangays28 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorChelita C. Amatong
 • Vice MayorRodel G. Balili
 • RepresentativeRuwel Peter S. Gonzaga
 • Electorate46,184 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total231.30 km2 (89.31 sq mi)
Elevation
127 m (417 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total82,234
 • Density360/km2 (920/sq mi)
 • Households
18,810
Demonym(s)Nabunturanon
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence22.68% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱238,945,675.97 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8800
PSGC
118209000
IDD : area code +63 (0)87
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesDavawenyo
Cebuano
Kalagan
Mansaka
Tagalog
Ata Manobo
Websitehttp://nabunturan.gov.ph/

The municipality is home to the Mainit Hot Springs Protected Landscape.

Barangays

Nabunturan is subdivided into 28 barangays, namely: [2]

  • Anislagan
  • Antequera
  • Basak
  • Bayabas
  • Bukal
  • Cabacungan
  • Cabidianan
  • Katipunan
  • Libasan
  • Linda
  • Magading
  • Magsaysay
  • Mainit
  • Manat
  • Matilo
  • Mipangi
  • New Dauis
  • New Sibonga
  • Ogao
  • Pangutosan
  • Poblacion
  • San Isidro
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Maria
  • Santo Niño (Kao)
  • Sasa
  • Tagnocon

Demographics
Population census of Nabunturan
YearPop.±% p.a.
1960 21,860—    
1970 27,689+2.39%
1975 30,883+2.21%
1980 37,292+3.84%
1990 53,410+3.66%
1995 56,576+1.08%
2000 60,543+1.46%
2007 67,365+1.48%
2010 73,196+3.07%
2015 82,234+2.24%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [5] [6][7]

In the 2015 census, the population of Nabunturan was 82,234 people, [3] with a density of 360 inhabitants per square kilometre or 930 inhabitants per square mile.

Climate
Climate data for Nabunturan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 27
(81)		 27
(81)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 160
(6.3)		 127
(5.0)		 96
(3.8)		 62
(2.4)		 141
(5.6)		 197
(7.8)		 185
(7.3)		 186
(7.3)		 183
(7.2)		 181
(7.1)		 128
(5.0)		 111
(4.4)		 1,757
(69.2)
Average rainy days 20.0 17.2 15.9 13.9 23.8 27.2 28.1 28.2 27.0 27.0 21.3 18.7 268.3
Source: Meteoblue [8]

History

The town of Nabunturan was once a barangay of Municipality of Compostela. The origin of the name is from buntod, the Cebuano term for "mountain." The word "Nabunturan" means "surrounded by mountains" in English. The early settlement was governed by a headman called Bagani, but was under the supervision of the Municipal District President of Compostela over matters concerning civil affairs. For the maintenance of peace and order, the area was under the immediate supervision of the Philippine Constabulary Detachment of Camp Kalaw, Moncayo. From barangay Jaguimitan in the north to barangay Mawab (now a municipality in the south), the whole Compostela town was divided into two (2) municipal districts: the district of Moncayo, and the district of Compostela, with the latter's seat of local government in barangay Nabunturan, now the municipality of Nabunturan.

Before the construction of the national road traversing Nabunturan, the place was little known; but despite the threat of malaria, which was prevalent at the time, pioneers ventured into the area. Mansaka natives settled their lives here in the municipality of Mawab to Barangay Bangkerohan, Montevista. The original site of Barangay Nabunturan was situated along the Libasan-Saosao Provincial Road, about 4 km from the present Poblacion site. The public school system was under the supervision of the Supervising Teacher stationed in the Kalaw Settlement for schools in the district of Monkayo.

When the road was constructed in 1938, many Visayan settlers and pioneers came to Nabunturan and made it their home. By that time, the establishment of the Bureau of Public Works (BPW) camp settled in Nabunturan. Many business trades and establishments poured in and Nabunturan was established as a rural community.

In 1941, the Second World War broke out in the country. A new hiding place for guerrillas and USAFFE Contingents spread in Nabunturan. But during the Japanese occupation in Mindanao, Nabunturan became a Japanese Kempetai Garrison. After the war, the Japanese were repulsed back to Davao City, and the camp regained its status as the center of life and business in Davao de Oro. Camp Kalaw was destroyed and abandoned.

In 1945, American forces landed in Davao City, and the Philippine Civil Assistance Unit (PCAU) established the civil government of Compostela at Nabunturan because of its accessibility to Davao City. By that time, many highways and roads were constructed, and Nabunturan became a center of commerce. Because of this, the need to convert Nabunturan to a municipality was felt. On July 23, 1957, 30 days after the approval and passage of Republic Act no. 2038, a new political unit—separate and distinct from the mother municipality of Compostela—was created. It retained its original name, Nabunturan. The first mayor of the town was Lauro C. Arabejo, the incumbent mayor of the municipality of Compostela.

On January 30, 1998, President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law the creation of the 79th province of the country, Compostela Valley (now named Davao de Oro), pursuant to Rep. Act 8470, which created Nabunturan as its capital town on March 8, 1998. Prospero Amatong, then incumbent governor of Davao del Norte province from which the new province of Compostela Valley was carved out, opted to serve as the first governor of the newly created province. He only served for one day because he resigned the following day and filed his candidacy for Congress. He was succeeded by Luz Sarmiento as an appointed governor and served for two months. The first elected governor was Jose R. Caballero who served from July 1, 1998, to June 30, 2007. The present Mayor of Nabunturan is Romeo C. Clarin.

Nabunturan is also home to the biggest gold ring in the Philippines, "The Solidarity Ring."

Local government

List of former mayors
Local Executives Serving the Municipality of Nabunturan Since 1957–Present
Name of mayorYears servedRemarks
Lauro C. Arabejo1957–1959not, who continued his two unexpired term as Mayor of Compostela
Antonio A. Tulio1960–1963Served until Sept. 11,1963 only because he ran for Provincial Board
Gregorio EchavezFour MonthsServed as Mayor on Sept. 12,1964 being the Vice Mayor.
Lauro C. Arabejo1964–1967Served Mayor for the whole term
Lauro C. Arabejo1968–1969Served as Mayor until 1969 because he ran for Congressman
Venancio C. Piastro1969–1971Served as Mayor from September 1969 to 1971 being the Vice Mayor
Prospero S. Amatong1972–1977Served as Mayor from January 1, 1972 to September 28, 1977, after his courtesy resignation was accepted by then President Marcos.
Zosimo A. Bugas1977–1980Appointed and Served as mayor from Sept.29,1977 to Mar.2,1980
Prospero S. Amatong1980–1986Served as Mayor until March 31, 1986 only because he was appointed as OIC Governor.
Venancio C. Piastro15 DaysServed as Mayor from Apr. 1,1986 to Apr.15,1986 for being the Vice Mayor
Arsenio B. Flores1986–1988Appointed and served as OIC Mayor from Apr.16,1986 to Jan.26,1988
Romeo A. Chavez, MD5 DaysAppointed and served as Mayor from Jan.27,1988 to Feb.1,1988
Joel O. Bugas1988–1992Served Mayor for the whole term
Joel O. Bugas1992–1995Re-elected Mayor during 1992 national and local elections
Joel O. Bugas1995–1998Re-elected Mayor during 1995 national and local elections
Ruben R. Flores MD1998–2001Served Mayor for the whole term
Macario T. Humol2001–2004for the whole term
Macario T. Humol2004–2007Served Mayor for the whole term
Macario T. Humol2007–2010Re-elected Mayor during the May 14, 2007 national and local elections
Romeo C. Clarin2010–2016Served Mayor of Nabunturan
Chelita C. Amatong2016–Presentelected Mayor Of Nabunturan

Economy
Malls:
  • Nabunturan Central Warehouse
  • Gaisano Grand Mall - Nabunturan
  • NCCC Mall Davao - NCCC Nabunturan

Media

Radio stations and cable provider

References
  1.  Municipality of Nabunturan | (DILG)
  2. "Province: Compostela Valley". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  7. "Province of Compostela Valley". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. "Nabunturan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
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