Montevista, officially the Municipality of Montevista, is a municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census…Montevista, officially the Municipality of Montevista, is a municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,558 people. Caumanga, the original name of Montevista, was a peaceful haven of the Mandayan Tribe. During the Japanese occupation, Caumanga became the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Forces who induced to flock to the place for protection, shelter, medicine, and food. With the increase of Christian settlers in the early part of 1950s, the name "Caumanga" was changed to San Jose in honor of their Patron Saint, Saint Joseph the Worker. However, it was not until June 18, 1966, when Republic Act No. 4808 was issued creating San Jose into a regular town.
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