Tagum City, Davao del Norte

Tagum City is the 1st magnificent component City and capital of Davao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a populace of 296,202 people  making it the maximum populous component town in Mindanao.

Brief History

When the Spanish arrived with infantrymen and settlers led with the aid of using Don Jose Cruz de Uyanguren to take the agreement in 1848, Datu Bago and his warriors resisted for 3 months till he eventually noticed the hopelessness of his purpose and deserted the agreement, which the Spanish took quickly thereafter and set up a metropolis out of it giving it the call Nueva Vergara, which became renamed Davao in 1867. 

The Muslim tribes withinside the place led with the aid of using their Datus persevered through the anti-Spanish conflict years and a long time after Dato Bago's death in 1850. Meanwhile, the district governor of Davao, Don Jose Pinzon y Purga, desired to set up several discounts on the Hijo River to completely settle the nomadic Mandayans. 

Despite the death of the Spanish governor Pinzon, however, the succeeding governors of Davao went in conjunction with the plan of making discounts for the Mandayas, finally main to the introduction of reducciones of Hijo, Bincungan, and Pagsabangan in 1885. 

The Moro Kalagans answered with assaults on Mandayan settlements wherein many Mandayans have been killed, which they did for numerous years onward till the advent of the Americans in 1899 At the beginning, Magugpo became not anything but a big wilderness, inhabited with the aid of using the Mansakas, Manguangans, Mandayas, and the Kalagans withinside the coastal barangays.

After the aftermath of the Philippine revolution, America took over the nation. Tagum became a municipal district of Davao on March 10, 1917, with the passage of Act No. 2711 approved by Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison, with its seat of government located at Hijo in what is now Barangay Madaum. By then only the areas of Bincungan and settlements along the Hijo River were populated, while the rest is still virgin forest and grasslands. 

Quezon on June 23, 1941, established the Municipality of Tagum with its seat of government still at Hijo as was before. It had its first local civil government under the leadership of Manuel Baura Suaybaguio, Sr., and Sulpicio Quirante.

Suaybaguio retained his position, gaining a new Vice Mayor in the person of Lucio Berdida. Significant changes were made such as the renaming of Magugpo to Tagum by a municipal council resolution. 

The boundary line between the municipality of Tagum and Doña Alicia is the Dumlan River from the Gulf of Davao to the source of the river and a straight line from said source running northwestward to the concrete monument in the Sitio of Libaybay. 

Fortunately for Gementiza's administration, the economic losses of the dying abaca sector and the receding importance of the coconut industry were more than offset by the gains of the emerging banana plantations. 

There might have been a slight slump in the banana industry, but the discovery of abundant mineral resources, specifically gold, in various areas of Davao Province triggered the mini-local economies, not just in Tagum but in the neighboring municipalities as well.

Tagum City Accomplishments

  • One of the topmost livable cities in the Philippines
  • One of the finalists in the Most Child-Friendly City in the Philippines – Component Category along with Laoag, and Talisay, Cebu.
  • In the recently released 2021 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), 
  • Ranked 3rd on the Overall Competitive Component Cities in the Philippines, 
  • 4th on Infrastructure, second in Resiliency, thirteenth on Economic Dynamism
  • First on Government Efficiency

TOURIST SPOTS

Events and Celebration in Tagum City

As a be counted of fact, Palm City, the City of Festivals, and the City of Golden Opportunities are simply a number of the metropolis's several monikers; that is further to its different well-known names including the City of Parks, Music Capital of the South, the City of Harmony in addition to Little Green Singapore withinside the South. Tagum City celebrated 15 unique festivals each year but here are the famous ones that you don't miss;

  • Tagum City as the Music Capital of Mindanao with "Musikahan Festival"  

Musikahan sa Tagum has become the hallmark of Tagum City, showcasing the passion for music in the Philippines and Filipino brilliance in music-making through local bands, performances, and productions since its inception in 1999. The Musikahan Festival takes place in the city of Tagum every February. 21 to 27 of the year.

  • Araw ng Tagum 

The city of Tagum celebrates the Araw ng Tagum with thousands of Tagumenyos participating in a  fun citizens' parade. It is the city's commemoration of the city's establishment as a sub-city that is successfully celebrated every year on March 7th through events such as  Tagumenyo Bisag Asa (a special Balikbayan program initiated by LGU). 

  • Binuhat Festival

The Binuhat Festival is a unique celebration not only withinside the city but even in the Philippines. It is a long week of celebration dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community.  It attracts a large number of LGBTQ communities from across the island of Mindanao. Tagum City gains merit in these events with regard to LGBTQ+ empowerment and gender sensitivity

  • Ugmad Festival

The city government officially launched its month-long Ugmad Festival at Rotary Park each August to highlight the city's farmers for their bounty and the fishermen. The Ugmad Festival takes place every four weeks in the city of Tagum. from August to the third week of September of the year.

  • Kaimonan Festival

The first Kaimonan Festival was first held in 2003 in accordance with Republic Law 8371, often referred to as the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA). The prominent tribes of Tagum City namely Mansaka, Mandaya, Kalagan, and Dibabaon come together and celebrate their bounty harvest and the presence of their god known as "Magbabaya". 

The festival features a variety of rites, music, and dances from the region, including the courtship dance "Pagkinarimay", wedding dance "Pagbaroy", birth dance "Pagka-otaw", kidnapping dance "Pagkamang sang Utaw" and rescue dance "Pagluwas", the sacrificial dance "Pangapog"  and the war dance "Pagpangayaw".

  • Pakaradyan Festival

Here in the city of Tagum, there is a unique gathering of the multi-tribal Muslim cultural community to celebrate this important Muslim holiday. Among them are the Kagan, Maranao, Iranon, Maguindanao, and Tausug to name a few. Throughout the festival, a month-long celebration of their culture, customs, and traditions takes place. Pakaradyan Festival is held in Tagum city every June.


THE MALLS

These are the best malls in Tagum City with supermarkets and entertainment center
  • Gaisano Mall of Tagum
  • Gaisano Grand Tagum
  • NCCC Mall of Tagum
  • Robinsons Place Tagum
  • CityMall Tagum


WHERE TO STAY

What you'll pay for Tagum City visits? there are 28 best and most affordable hotels you can stay
  1. Big 8 Corporate Hotel - a 4-star hotel with 4.0 ratings
    • Free breakfast
    • Wi-Fi
    • GREAT DEAL - ₱3,423
  2. Top Star Hotel Tagum - a 3-star hotel with 4.3
    • Free breakfast
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Free Parking
    • Great Deal - ₱2,044
  3. Kojo Hotel - 3-star hotel with 4.2 ratings
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Air conditioning
    • Great Deal - ₱1,781
  4. VLI Hometel 3-star hotel with 5.0 ratings
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Free Parking
    • Air conditioning
    • Great Deal - ₱1,414
  5. The Lucky 9 Budget Hotel - 2-star hotel with 4.1 ratings
    • Wi-Fi
    • Pet-friendly
    • Great deal - ₱1,990
  6. Banana Beach at Hijo Resorts Davao
    • Ratings - 4.4
    • Free breakfast
    • Wi-Fi
    • Free Parking
  7. Lanikai Hijo Estate Resort
    • 2-star Hotel
    • Ratings - 4.4
    • Free breakfast
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Best deal - ₱3,803
  8. Hijo Resorts Davao
    • Ratings - 4.1
    • 3-star hotel
    • Free breakfast
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Best deal - ₱3,959
  9. OYO 702 Queens Hometel
    • Ratings - 4.5
    • Wi-Fi
    • Free Parking
    • Air conditioning
    • Best deal - ₱929
  10. Sena gladyz suites
  11. Balay ni Leonora
  12. RUFINA'S LEISURE CENTER
  13. Vitasolo Hometel & Suite
  14. Villa Aloncia
  15. OYO 471 Edilberto's Bed And Breakfast
  16. Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort
  17. INNSide Room Hotel
  18. Citistar Hotel - Santo Tomas
  19. Rainbow Romanz Garden Inn
  20. Residencia Dara
  21. Cozy Quartelle
  22. Drifters Apartel and British Bar
  23. NIDA Rooms Tagum City Center Leisure
  24. Qi Xiang Business Inn
  25. RMenDees Pension House
  26. CITI Hotel
  27. Molave Hotel
  28. Penny Lane Hotel and Casino
  29. OYO 680 Golden Palace Hotel
  30. Neo Hotel
  31. Madonna Hometel and Suites
  32. Gambriel Resort and Restaurant
  33. Lakan's Place

HOW TO GET THERE

Tagum is a coastal city in the province of Davao del Norte. It serves as the provincial capital. Tagum city center is located at approximately 7° 27' North, 125° 49' East on the island of Mindanao. The altitude at these coordinates is estimated to be 24.0 meters and 8 feet above mean sea level. The closest cities to Tagum are Panabo City, the Island City of Samal, and Davao city.  
  • Mode of transportation in the city mainly the tricycle, jeepney, and buses for inter-city
  • Tagum City integrated bus terminal is connected to different parts of Mindanao and Manila
  • The nearest airport is located in Davao City, Davao Del Sur (F. Bangoy International Airport). 
If you are from Davao City;
  • From Ecoland Integrated Bus Terminal, catch up a Bus going to Tagum City

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SUMMARY PROFILE
Island group Mindanao
Region Davao Region (Region XI)
Province Davao del Norte
Barangay count 23
Postal code 8100
Land Area (2013) 195.80 km2 (75.60 sq mi)
Population (2020) 296,202
Density (2020) 1,513 / km2 (3,918 / sq mi)
Coordinates 7° 27' North, 125° 49' East (7.4468, 125.8095)
Estimated elevation above sea level 24.0 meters (78.8 feet)

List of Barangays:
  • Apokon
  • Bincungan
  • Busaon
  • Canocotan
  • Cuambogan
  • La Filipina
  • Liboganon
  • Madaum
  • Magugpo Poblacion
  • Magugpo East
  • Magugpo North
  • Magugpo South
  • Magugpo West
  • Mankilam
  • New Balamban
  • Nueva Fuerza
  • Pagsabangan
  • Pandapan
  • San Agustin
  • San Isidro
  • San Miguel (Camp 4)
  • Visayan Village

Location: Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines

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