| Provincial Governor of Davao del Norte | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | Elected via popular vote |
| Term length | 3 years |
| Inaugural holder | Verulo Boiser |
| Formation | 1967 |
The governor of Davao del Norte (Filipino : Punong Panlalawigan ng Davao del Norte), is the chief executive of the provincial government of Davao del Norte.
| Governor [1] | Term | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verulo Boiser | 1967–1977 |
| 2 | Braulio Dujali | 1977–1986 |
| 3 | Prospero Amatong | 1986–1987 |
| 4 | Romeo Jardenico | 1987 |
| 5 | Jesus Albacite | 1987–1988 |
| 6 | Cecilia de la Paz | 1988 |
| (3) | Prospero Amatong | 1988–1998 |
| 7 | Anecito Solis | 1998 |
| 8 | Rodolfo del Rosario | 1998–2004 |
| 9 | Gelacio Gementiza | 2004–2007 |
| (8) | Rodolfo del Rosario | 2007–2016 |
| 10 | Antonio Rafael del Rosario | 2016–2019 |
| 11 | Edwin Jubahib [a] | 2019–present |
| – | De Carlo Uy [a] [b] | April 11, 2024–present |
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