Mawab, Compostela Valley
| Mawab | |
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| Municipality | |
| Municipality of Mawab | |
| Nickname(s): "The Bibingka Capital of Davao Region" | |
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| Coordinates: 7°30′N 125°56′E / 7.5°N 125.93°ECoordinates: 7°30′N 125°56′E / 7.5°N 125.93°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao (Region XI) |
| Province | Compostela Valley |
| District | 2nd district of Compostela Valley |
| Barangays | 11 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rupet S.Gonzaga (Liberal) |
| • Vice Mayor | Boy Jermia (Liberal) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 136.10 km2 (52.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 37,065 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8802 |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)87 |
| Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
| 118206000 | |
| Electorate | 22,499 voters as of 2016 |
| Website | www |
Mawab is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Compostela Valley, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 37,065 people.
Mawab is bounded by the municipalities of Nabunturan, Compostela Valley, in the north-west; Montevista, Compostela Valley, and New Bataan, Compostela Valley, in the north-east; Maragusan, Compostela Valley (San Mariano) in the southeast; Municipalities of Maco, Compostela Valley, municipality of Mabini, Compostela Valley, and municipality of Pantukan, Compostela Valley in the south-west.
Municipality of Mawab due to its adundance and richness of trees, and rainforest does not normally experience floody climate during rainy season. However landslides occur in some areas. The river tributaries offer seasonal planting for agro-industrial businesses. Man-made fish ponds for fresh water fishes, that are privately owned are various opportunities for business entrepreneurs.
Mawab is politically subdivided into 11 barangays.
The prevailing climatic conditions in the municipality is categorized into two (2) types:
Mawab was originally called by the early tribal group as 'Ma-awag' (wide valley). There are four rivers traversing Mawab, namely: Hijo, Mawab, Galinan, and Gumawan. There are several tribal groups in Mawab: Mansakas, Mandayas, and Dibabawons.
In the 2015 census, the population of Mawab was 37,065 people, with a density of 270 inhabitants per square kilometre or 700 inhabitants per square mile.
Ethnicity is varied and of mixed origin due to migration from different Major Islands: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao.
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