Boston (), officially the Municipality of Boston (), is a municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,074 people.
It is the northernmost and least populated municipality in Davao Oriental.
Etymology
Boston is named after Boston, Massachusetts, whose name in turn derives from the English locality where it originated. The municipality was likely established during the American period; however, historical records of its founding are said to have been lost during World War II.
Geography
Climate
Boston has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with heavy to very heavy rainfall year-round and with extremely heavy rainfall in January.
Barangays
Boston is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- Caatihan
- Cabasagan
- Carmen
- Cauwayanan
- Poblacion
- San Jose
- Sibajay
- Simulao
Demographics
Economy
References
External links
- Boston Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System