Things to Do, overview of Padada, Davao del Sur | Mindanao

Padada is a 3rd class municipality in Davao del Sur with a population of 29,878 people, according to Census 2020. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Hagonoy, on the west by the municipality of Kiblawan, on the south by the municipalities of Sulop and Malalag, and on the east by the Davao Gulf. The Poblacion is approximately 12 kilometers from Digos, the capital town of Davao del Sur.'

The municipality of Padada is largely an agricultural region in which coconuts abound and to which copra is the primary product, maize involves because the crucial plants are grown together with bananas and cassava. Other plants encompass sugarcane, mangoes, and papayas. The overall land vicinity of the municipality is 83,000 hectares, 65% of that is planted in coconut and 35% in banana, corn, rice, and different crops. Two (2%) percent of the whole provincial land vicinity is what represents the municipality of Padada.

In terms of Transportation, concrete-paved country-wide motorway runs alongside Padada connecting Davao City and General Santos and adjoining provinces like South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Cotabato, and Santa Cruz Province. Air and water delivery is on the market withinside the location via the worldwide air and sea ports placed in Davao City and General Santos City.

Natural environment

Piape Hills is a 65-hectare site, 4.5 kilometers east of Poblacion Padada dealing with Davao Gulf. The hill is blanketed with shrubs, bushes, and rocks. On the pinnacle of the summit, you'll have a breathtaking view of Padada Valley, Davao Gulf, Mt. Apo, and Mt Matutum.

Piape Reef is a coral reef with a place of greater or much less four (4) hectares positioned withinside the municipal fish sanctuary. The entire location is included with numerous corals and 10–12 intensity fathom blue clean water was once the breeding floor of the form of species of marine life. East of Poblacion dealing with Davao Gulf and may be reached on a motorized boat in five–7 mins.

Piape Marine Sanctuary It is positioned adjoining Piape Reef going through Piape Hills. East of Poblacion going through Davao Gulf and may be reached on a motorized boat in five–7 minutes. It is a breeding floor of fifty–60 species of marine life.

Tourist Spot

• Crocodile mountain offers a breathtaking view of the gulf of Padada, rice fields, and mountain range. Since it is a protected area, the Municipality of Padada had placed railings for the camping area and developed the trail.

Activities and Events

• Araw ng Padada - Municipal Anniversary celebration every 15th of July 
• Paindigay Festival - a Festival celebration held every 24th of January
• Feast of Señor San Miguel - a Parochial Fiesta celebrated every 29th of September

Languages

• English, Pilipino, and Bisaya are widely and commonly used for educational, governmental, and commercial purposes.
• Other dialects are spoken in the area;
• Chinese
• B´laan
• Bagobo
• Hiligaynon (Ilongo)
• Manobo
• Ilocano
• Tagacaolos