Boston, Davao Oriental

Boston ([ˈboston]), officially the Municipality of Boston, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 13,535 people.[3]

Boston
Municipality
Municipality of Boston
Map of Davao Oriental with Boston highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Boston
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 7°52′N 126°22′E
Country Philippines
RegionDavao Region (Region XI)
ProvinceDavao Oriental
District1st District
Named forBoston, United States
Barangays8 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorRowell F. Rosit
 • Vice MayorEleuterio C. Manaytay
 • CongressmanCorazon N. Malanyaon
 • Electorate10,371 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total357.03 km2 (137.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 census)[3]
 • Total13,535
 • Density38/km2 (98/sq mi)
 • Households
3,212
Economy
 • Income class3rd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence29.31% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue (₱)87,671,646.42 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8206
PSGC
112503000
IDD : area code +63 (0)87
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesDavawenyo
Surigaonon
Cebuano
Kalagan language
Kamayo
Tagalog
Websitewww.boston.gov.ph

Barangays

Boston is politically subdivided into 8 barangays.

  • Cabasagan
  • Caatihan
  • Cawayanan
  • Poblacion
  • San Jose
  • Sibajay
  • Carmen
  • Simulao

Demographics
Population census of Boston
YearPop.±% p.a.
1970 5,321—    
1975 6,111+2.82%
1980 9,660+9.59%
1990 9,917+0.26%
1995 10,424+0.94%
2000 10,266−0.33%
2007 11,176+1.18%
2010 12,670+4.67%
2015 13,535+1.27%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]

Climate
Climate data for Boston, Davao Oriental
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)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 29
(84)		 28
(82)		 29
(84)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 105
(4.1)		 80
(3.1)		 58
(2.3)		 39
(1.5)		 62
(2.4)		 75
(3.0)		 69
(2.7)		 62
(2.4)		 59
(2.3)		 71
(2.8)		 69
(2.7)		 69
(2.7)		 818
(32)
Average rainy days 15.8 15.4 14.8 13.8 19.7 22.5 22.9 22.7 22.0 23.0 18.1 15.5 226.2
Source: Meteoblue [8]
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References
  1. "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  2. "Province: Davao Oriental". 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 Davao Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. "Boston: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 17 November 2019.


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