Davao City | Davao Region

Davao City is a first-class urbanized city in Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines concerning the land district. It is the third-most jam-packed city in the Philippines after Quezon City and Manila, and the most populated city in Mindanao gathered under the region by the Philippine Statistics Authority. As demonstrated by the 2020 insights, it has a general population of 1,776,949 individuals

Davao City is the point of convergence of Metro Davao, the city fills in as the essential trade, exchange, and industry focus of Mindanao, and the Davao regional region. Davao is home to Mount Apo, the tallest mountain in the Philippines. The city is in like manner nicknamed the "Durian Capital of the Philippines".

Davao City is around 946 kilometers (588 mi) southeast of Manila over land, and 971 kilometers via ocean. The city is situated in southeastern Mindanao, on the northwestern shore of Davao Bay, inverse Samal Island. The city is divided into three political districts with a composition of 182 barangays.

1ST DISTRICT

POBLACION (40 Barangays)

1-A

2-A

3-A

4-A

5-A

6-A

7-A

8-A

9-A

10-A

11-B

12-B

13-B

14-B

15-B

16-B

17-B

18-B

19-B

20-B

21-C

22-C

23-C

24-C

25-C

26-C

27-C

28-C

29-C

30-C

31-D

32-D

33-D

34-D

35-D

36-D

37-D

38-D

39-D

40-D






TALOMO (14 Barangays)

Bago Aplaya

Bago Gallera

Baliok

Bucana

Catalunan Grande

Catalunan Pequeño

Dumoy

Langub

Maa

Magtuod

Matina Aplaya

Crossing

Matina Pangi

Talomo Proper





2ND DISTRICT

AGDAO (11 Barangays)

        Agdao Proper                                         Centro (San Juan)                   

 Gov. Paciano Bangoy                        Kap. Tomas Monteverde, Sr.         

Lapu-Lapu                                             Leon Garcia              

        Rafael Castillo                                            San Antonio                           

   Ubalde                                               Wilfredo Quirino            

BUHANGIN (13 Barangays)

Acasia                                                Alfonso Angliongto            

Gov. Paciano Banggoy                                       Buhangin Proper                        

Cabantian                                                Caliawa                   

Communal                                            Indangan                    

Mandug                                                Pampanga                

Sasa                                                      Tigatto                

Vicente Hizon Sr.                                Waan                

BUNAWAN (9 Barangays)

Alejandro Navarro (Lasang)                                    Bunawan Proper    

            Gatungan                                                         Ilang                    

               Mahayag                                                        Mudiang                

                        Panacan                                                    San Isidro (Licanan)               

                    Tibungco                                                                                            

PAQUIBATO (13 Barangays)

Colosas                                            Fatima (Benowang)

Lumiad                                                  Mabuhay        

Malabog                                                Mapula            

Panalum                                                Pandaitan        

Pacquibato Proper                                 Paradise Embak

Salapawan                                              Sumimao        

Tapak                                                                           

​3RD DISTRICT

BAGUIO (8 Barangays)

Baguio Proper                                      Cadalian            

Carmen                                               Gumalang            

Malagos                                              Tambubong            

Tawan Tawan                                       Wines                    

CALINAN (19 Barangays)

Biao Joaquin                                Calinan Proper                        Cawayan

 Dacudao                                        Dalagdag                              Dominga

Inayangan                                        Lacson                                Lamanan 

Lampianao                                Megkawayan                              Pangyan

Riverside                                        Saloy                                       Sirib

Subasta                                    Talomo River                               Tamayong

Wangan

MARILOG (12 Barangays)

Baganihan                             Bantul                                   Buda         

Dalag                           Datu Salumay                                Gumitan    

Magsaysay                         Malamba                                 Marilog Proper

Salaysay                        Suawan (Tuli)                                 Tamugan    

TORIL (25 Barangays)

                        Alambre                               Atan-Awe                          Bangkas Heights                

 Baracatan                                 Bato                                  Daliao     

Daliaoan Plantation                 Eden                                   Kilate    

Lizada                                  Bayabas                                 Binugao    

        Calamansi                            Catigan                            Crossing Bayabas 

Lubogan                                Marapangi                         Sibulan    

Sirawan                                 Tagluno                               Tagurano   

Tibuloy                                 Toril Proper                         Tungkalan

TUGBOK (28 Barangays)

Angalan                                Bago Oshiro                Balenggaeng

Biao Escuela                          Biao Guinga                    Daliao

Daliaoan Plantation               Eden                                Kilate

Lizada                               Los Amigos                Manambulan

Manuel Guianga                     Matina Biao                    Mintal

New Carmen                        New Valencia              Santo Niño

Tacunan                                Tagakpan                    Talandang

Tugbok Proper                        Ula                                            


Talomo ProperDavao City is likewise noted and has been applauded by the World Health Association for its smoke-free policy. the first implemented in the Philippines.

At the point when Spanish pilgrims to the Philippines, a cruising ship led by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos attempted to moor the before Pinagusaran (old name of Davao) however, purposely stayed away from around because of the peril presented by armadas of Moro warships working nearby.

In 1800, A Maguindanaon Datu under the name Datu Bago move to the region from his hereditary home in Maguindanao, and, having persuaded Bagobos and other local gatherings nearby to his side, vanquished the whole Davao Bay region. Afterward, established the fortification of Pinagurasan in what is currently the site of Bangkerohan Public Market which filled in as his capital in those days, and in the end, turned into the fundamental exchange entrepot of the Davao Bay region.

Ultimately, Datu Bago was crowned as Sultan who masters the Davao Bay and actually made his domain practically autonomous with an equivalent remaining with the Mindanaon Muslim realms of Maguindanao and Sulu

Spanish exploration started in the mid-sixteenth century, notwithstanding, Davao Bay was immaterial until the eighteenth century when Governador General Claveria requested the colonization of the region for the Spanish crown and used for oceanic exchange following the expedition led by Jose Cruz de Uyanguren purpose of vanquishing the Pinagusaran and rout Bago and different clans Tribal leader.

In 1848, Nueva Vergara was established  (currently the Bolton Riverside) and Pinagusaran was consolidated into the new town and afterward renamed into its current name, Davao.

Cultural and Heritage Sites

  • Davao Museum (in Insular Village, Lanang), 
  • The Mindanao Folk Arts Museum (Philippine Women's College, Juna Subdivision, Matina), 
  • Davaoeño Historical Society Museum (at Magallanes and Claveria Streets) 
  • the Philippine-Japan Museum (Matsuo Compound, Calinan). 
  • Japanese historical sites include the Japanese Tunnel (used by Japanese forces during World War II), the 20th-century Japanese cemetery and 
  • The Furukawa Fiber Plant (used by Yoshizo Furukawa as an abacá and banana plantation


Tourist Spots

  • Land of Promise, located atop a hill at The Gap Farming Resort
  • The Philippine Eagle Foundation and Nature Center
  • The Mount Apo Natural Park
  • Gap Farming Resort
  • Davao Crocodile Park
  • Malagos Garden Resort
  • Eden Nature Park
  • People's Park
  • Explore Samal Island which is popularly known for its scenic beaches.

Festival Celebration

  • Kadayawan festival celebrated every third week of August
  • Araw ng Dabaw (Day of Davao) on March 16 (The city's incorporation day)
  • Pasko Fiesta sa Davao was celebrated in the entire month of December
  • The Torotot Festival celebrated during New year's Eve

Davao Food

  • Ginanggang was originated in Davao 
  • Kinilaw (is made from tuna, mackerel, or swordfish with cucumber and chili marinated in vinegar)
  • Sinuglaw (a portmanteau of sinugba (grilled); in some times grilled pork belly is mixed with kinilaw
  • Tropical fruits are cheaper in Davao like durians, marang, rambutans, pomelos, and mangosteens 

Other facts

  • Japanese cultural influence is also prominent in the city. Japanese community, Japanese cemetery, and Japanese shrine are located in Barangay Mintal
  • Nikkei Jin Kai International School is a Japanese-administered educational institution
  • Several foreign communities are residing in the city, including Indonesians, Malaysians, Koreans, and Indians.

Popular modes of public transportation

  • Multi cabs
  • Jeepneys
  • Tricycles
  • Buses
  • Taxis. 

Port Terminal

  • Sasa International Seaport and Santa Ana Wharf, 
  • The international seaport of the Port of Davao is the busiest port in Mindanao.

Airport

  • Francisco Bangoy Internation Airport is the fundamental air terminal serving the city and the region. It is also the main international Airport in Mindanao and takes care of global flight destinations in Quanzhou, Manado, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Doha. 

Utilities

  • Davao Light and Power Company, an Aboitiz company 
  • Davao City Water District is the main water supplier in the city. 

Healthcare

  • Davao Doctors Hospital
  • San Pedro Hospital
  • Brokenshire Memorial Hospital
  • Ricardo Limso Medical Center
  • Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital (DMSF Hospital)
  • Metro Davao Medical and Research Center
  • Adventist Hospital
  • MMG Hospital
  • CHDC Hospital
  • The Southern Philippines Medical Center. CURE International - a non-profit charitable hospital with an orthopedic specialty

Law and order
  • maintained by the Philippine National Police
  • a special military group, Task Force (TF) Davao
  • The Philippine Army
  • A curfew on minors is enforced.  
  • No selling alcoholic drinks at 1:00 am 
  • Motorcyclists without helmets and motorists with defective lights are not legally allowed to enter (or drive in) the city
  • Strict implementation of speed limits for all kinds of motor vehicles within the Davao city territory
  • The Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC), the first in the Philippines, it is the headquarters for 911
Sports Facility
  • Kings Dome is the biggest in the Philippines
  • Davao City Sport Complex 
  • Davao City Recreation Center

Colleges and universities in Davao City
  • University of the Philippines Mindanao
  • Ateneo De davao Universcity
  • Lyceum of the Philippines Davao
  • Philippine Women's College
  • University of Southern Philippines
  • Holy Cross of Davao College
  • Jose Maria College
  • Jose Rizal Memorial College
  • Brokenshire College
  • University of the Immaculate Conception
  • AMA Computer College
  • STI College

Davao City's sister cities
  • Indonesia Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
  • China Jinjiang, Fujian, China
  • United States Kauai County, Hawaii, United States
  • Indonesia Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
  • China Nanning, Guangxi, China
  • United States Tacoma, Washington, United States
  • Cooperation and friendship
    • South Korea Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
    • South Korea Incheon, South Kore
    • Japan Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan 
  • Domestic cooperation
    • Angeles City
    • Basud
    • Cebu City
    • Mandaue
    • Lapu-Lapu City
    • Dapitan
    • Iloilo City
    • Liloan
    • Marikina
    • Quezon City
    • San Jose del Monte
    • San Juan
    • Zamboanga City
Tallest buildings in Davao City (completed)
  • Aeon Tower 
  • Avida Davao Tower 2 
  • Abreeza Place 1
  • Avida Davao Tower 1
  • Abreeza Residences
  • Inspiria
  • Verdon Parc Belvedere Tower
  • Sotogrande
  • Marco Polo Davao Hotel
  • Davao Finance Center
  • LANDCO-PCDP Corporate Center
  • Northpoint Davao Liverpool Tower
  • Felcris Centrale
  • Ateneo de Davao – Community Center of the First Companions
  • Pryce Tower
  • Durian Hotel
  • Grand Regal Hotel
  • Dusit D2 hotel/Dusit Residences
  • The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites
  • Acacia Hotel Davao 
  • Seda Hotel Davao
In Progress/under construction/ Proposed
  • Avalon Heights Tower 1
  • Avalon Heights Tower 2
  • The Belleza Tower 1
  • The Belleza Tower 2
  • Felcris Tower 1
  • Felcris Tower 2 & 3
  • Vivaldi Residences Davao
  • Under Construction
  • Peaklane Tower 1
  • Peaklane Tower 2
  • Patio Suites 
  • Patio Suites 2
  • Aeon Bleu Tower 1
  • Aeon Bleu Tower 2
  • Aeon Bleu Tower 3
  • Aeon Bleu Tower 4
  • Avida Abreeza Tower 1
  • Avida Abreeza Tower 2
  • Avida Abreeza Tower 3
  • Avida Abreeza Tower 4
  • One Paragon Place
  • Davao Global Township Corporate Center
  • Matina Enclaves Tower 1
  • Matina Enclaves Tower 2
  • Matina Enclaves Tower 3
  • Matina Enclaves Tower 4
  • Verdon Parc Maurin Tower
  • One Lakeshore Drive 1
  • One Lakeshore Drive 2 Under Construction
  • One Lakeshore Drive 3 Under Construction
  • One Lakeshore Drive 4 Under Construction
  • The Residences At Azuela Cove Tower 1
  • The Residences At Azuela Cove Tower 2
  • Mesatierra Garden Residences
  • Citadines
  • Ivory Residences
  • The Parkshore Azuela Cove Tower 1
  • The Parkshore Azuela Cove Tower 2
  • Northpoint Davao Liverpool Tower
  • Diamond Tower
  • SMDC Lane Residence Tower 1
  • SMDC Lane Residence Tower 2
  • SMDC Lane Residence Tower 3
  • SMDC Lane Residence Tower 4
  • SMDC Lane Residence Tower 5
  • SMDC Lane Residence Tower 6
  • SMDC Lane Residence Tower 7
  • SMDC Lane Residence Tower 8
  • Hotel 101
  • Linville Residences 1
  • Linville Residences 2
  • Obsidian Suites
  • Davao Global Township Residential Tower 1
  • Davao Global Township Residential Tower 2

Davao City Nicknames: 
  • The King City of the South
  • Crown Jewel of Mindanao
  • Durian Capital of the Philippines
  • Chocolate Capital of the Philippines
Motto: "Life Is Here"
Anthem: Tayo'y Dabawenyo "We Are Davaoeño"
Coordinates:  7°04′N 125°36′ECoordinates: 7°04′N 125°36′E
Country: Philippines
Region:    Davao Region
Province:    Davao del Sur (geographically only)
Founded:    1830 (Pinagurasan) June 29, 1848 (Nueva Vergara), 1867 (renamed Davao)
Chartered:    October 16, 1936
Cityhood:    March 16, 1937
Highly urbanized city: December 22, 1979
Founded by:    Datu Bago (Pinagurasan) Don José Cruz de Oyanguren of Guipuzcoa, Spain (Nueva Vergara)
Barangays: 182 (see Barangays)
Electorate: 992,538 voters (2022)

Area:
 • Highly urbanized city 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi)
 • Urban 293.78 km2 (113.43 sq mi)
 • Metro 3,964.95 km2 (1,530.88 sq mi)
 • Rank 1st

Elevation: 13 m (43 ft)
Highest elevation: 2,909 m (9,544 ft)
Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
Population (2020 census):
  •  Highly urbanized city 1,776,949 Rank 3rd
  • Density 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
  • Metro 2,770,671
  • Metro density 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
  • Households 476,278
Demonyms: Davaoeño (Spanish) Davaoense (Spanish)

Economy:
  •  Income class 1st city income class
  • Poverty incidence 9.47% (2018)
  • Revenue ₱11,117,585,998.13 (2020)
  • Assets ₱23,664,385,255.91 (2020)
  • Expenditure ₱9,872,438,762.73 (2020)
  • Liabilities ₱7,447,155,160.04 (2020)
Time zone: UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code:     8000
PSGC: 112402000
IDD : area code:  +63 (0)82
Spoken languages: Cebuano, English, Filipino, and Native Davaoeño
Website: www.davaocity.gov.ph





Location: Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

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Imelda is a municipality situated in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. Named after the infamous Imelda Marcos, the town has a unique history and culture that blend traditional native languages like Subanon, Cebuano, and Chavacano with the national language, Tagalog. As of the 2020 census, Imelda had a population of 26,020, with an area spanning 255.51 square kilometers. History and Foundation Imelda was founded on November 11, 1977, and its establishment was significant as it was named after the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. The decision to name the municipality after her has sparked various discussions and debates due to the controversial legacy of the Marcos family. Imelda Marcos was the wife of the late dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the Philippines for over two decades. Her extravagant lifestyle and alleged involvement in corruption and human rights abuses have made her a highly polarizing figure in Philippine history. Geography and Demog
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SAN JOSE | The splendid beauty of Inasakan Beach

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Inasakan Beach, formerly known as "Mina De Oro Beach," boasts pristine white powdery sands and crystal-clear waters, providing a serene and uncrowded retreat. Situated on Ilin Island, the largest among the islands under San Jose in Occidental Mindoro, this beach is a haven for relaxation. The island is home to ten small communities and is also known as the habitat of an endangered species, the cloud rat or Cloud Runner "Crateromys Paulus," discovered through a specimen found in 1981.
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The Triplets Lighthouse and the Parola Beach of Cape San Agustin, Governor Generoso - Davao Oriental

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Cape San Agustin is situated in Barangay Lavigan town of Governor Generoso, the farthest point in the Philippines fronting the Celebes Sea while Davao Gulf is on the other side. It has three lighthouses built that served as the guide to all ships passing through the Gulf. Waves observed sound roaring wild elegantly playing with coral rocks while wind whispering throughout the Cape.
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