Boston, Davao Oriental
Municipality in Davao Oriental, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Boston ([ˈboston]), officially the Municipality of Boston, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,618 people.[3]
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Municipality of Boston | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 7°52′11″N 126°22′34″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Davao Region |
Province | Davao Oriental |
District | 1st district |
Barangays | 8 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Rowell F. Rosit |
• Vice Mayor | Eleuterio C. Manaytay |
• Representative | Corazon N. Malanyaon |
• Municipal Council | Members
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• Electorate | 10,573 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 357.03 km2 (137.85 sq mi) |
Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,629 m (5,344 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 14,618 |
• Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
• Households | 3,596 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 3rd municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 29.48 |
• Revenue | ₱ 142.6 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 198.4 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 145.7 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 103.2 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 8206 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)87 |
Native languages | Davawenyo Surigaonon Cebuano Kalagan Kamayo Tagalog |
Website | www |
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It is the northernmost and least populated municipality of Davao Oriental.
Boston is named after Boston, Massachusetts