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Island Key Site:
KOPIAT ISLAND (Protected Seascape)
Highland Key Site:
MARAGUSAN (Summer Capital of Compostela Valley)
Compostela Valley is blessed with nature's
magnificent work of art. It brims with natural attractions
like beaches, waterfalls, forests, mountain ranges, caves,
lakes, rivers, hot and cold springs.. all found in the
province.
The province is also proud of its people and cultural
heritage... a varied blend of ethnicity and dominance. To be
in Compostela Valley is to experience a blend of sight and
sound that defines a place and a people, pulsing with life
yet reserved in spirit.
The Provincial Government believes in marketing tourism
responsibly. ComValeños want you to explore and revel on
nature's finest without destroying the environment.
Our choices within the province are almost limitless. We
believe that we have something that caters to everyone's
enthusiasm... all waiting for the adventurous spirit in you.
Thus, we see our province as an Eco-Adventure Tourism
Destination.
BRIEF HISTORY
The approval of the Republic Act No. 8470, which was
ratified through a plebiscite held on March 7, 1998 marks
the birth of Compostela Valley Province. This new province
was carved out from the mother province of Davao del Norte,
which was created together with the provinces of Davao del
Sur and Davao Oriental by virtue of R.A. 4867 dated May 8,
1967.
BASIC FACTS
Capital Town: Nabunturan
Total Land Area: 4, 666.93 sq. km.
Population: 579, 173
Climate: Climate in the province is generally tropical with
no marked rainy and dry season. its mountain ranges and
forests protect the area from visiting typhoons.
Transportation: The province is accessible by land from all
parts of Mindanao. A private port is situated in Poblacion
Maco.
Communication: The province is serviced by major landline
and mobile telecommunication facilities. Regional and major
newspapers circulate the province.
Cottage Industries:
Indigenous Materials Processing and Converting Industry.
Product Lines: handmade Paper, Papercraft, Woodball Board,
Roofing Tiles, Wallpaper, Gifts, Decor, Novelty items,
Fashion Accessories.
Integrated Coconut Processing Industry
Ceramics Industry
Bamboo Processing industry
Abaca Fibercraft and Novelties
Stonecraft Industry
CVPcow Food Products (Ketchup, Banana
Chips, Durian Candies)
Tribes: Ata-Talaingod, Dibabaon, Mandaya, Manguwangan,
Mansaka
FESTIVALS
Anibina Festival (March 1-8)
Maragusan Eco-Expo (Last Week of April)
Kaimunan Festival (June 17)
Sal-Lupuyon (June 12 - 18)
Simballay Festival (Nabunturan - July 21)
Kariyawan (Sept. 4)
P'yagsawitan (Maragusan - 3rd Week of November)
Pasaka
ATTRACTIONS
Cultural
Alaw Kalumunan (Indigenous People's Day)
Maragasan Mansaka Community
Manurigao's Mansaka Tribe
Man-Made
Golden Valley Resort
Aguacan Cold Spring Resort
Toyuzu Inland Resort
Judilla Inland Resort
Kapatagan In-land Resort
Agricultural Destinations
Stanfilco
Dizon Farms
Marsman Farms
Natural
Tagbibinta Falls
Marangig Falls
Kumaykay Falls
Malumagpak Falls
White Peak
Mt. Manurigao
Mt. Candalaga
Kumbilan Cave
San Vicente Caves
Mahayahay Cave
Kopiat Island
Lunod Island / Saint Anthony Island
Lake Leonard
Beach Resort
Omandac Beach view Resort
Gloria Beach Resort
Lawigan Beach Resort 1, 2 & 3
Pajo Beach Resort
Magnaga waters Beach Resort
Special Interest
Cooperative Industry of Nabunturan
Mt. Diwalwal Gold Site
Sevillano Farms
Pasian Agri Skills Training Center
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