NSCB XI Releases 2005 and 2007
Poverty Maps of Davao del Norte

(PR-200902-R11-02,
Posted 24 February 2009)
The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)
Regional Division XI has finished the updated poverty maps of the province
of Davao del Norte. The updated 2005 and 2007 poverty maps of Davao del
Norte will be presented in at the Ceremonial Hall, Capitol Building of Davao
del Norte in March 5, 2009. The expected participants were the staff and
Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator (PPDC) of the province,
staff and City/Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators (CPDC/MPDC)
of the province, and various Provincial Offices like the DepED, PNP, DSWD,
and DOH.
The 2005 and 2007 poverty maps of Davao del Norte are
updates of their 2000 and 2002 poverty maps. The updated maps include the
following indicators: underweight children 0-5 years old, newborn with
birthweight less than 2.5 kgs., moderately and severely underweight children
0-5 years old, population below 15 years old with iron deficiency, infant
mortality rate, child mortality rate, percent of health workers, percent of
households without sanitary toilets, percent of households without access to
safe water, number of crimes against person, number of crimes against
property, elementary non-participation and cohort non-survival rate, and
domestic violence reported to police.
Inquiries concerning the
poverty maps of Davao del Norte can be directed to Ms. Estrella R. Turingan
or Mr. Rosendo M. Aya-ay of NSCB RD-XI located at the 2nd Floor,
Amparo Bldg., JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City (in front of Gaisano Mall).
Inquiries can also be directed through telephone number (082) 227-6213 or
e-mail at
nscbrd11@yahoo.com.ph.
Ms.
ESTRELLA R. TURINGAN
Head, NSCB RDXI
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