Davao Region is an administrative region in the Philippines. It is also known as Region XI. Its regional center is Davao City.
Davao Region
Region XI Southern Mindanao (formerly) | |
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![]() From top, left to right: Malita, Philippine Eagle Center, Mount Apo, Tagum, Panabo, Davao Gulf, Mati, Samal, Mount Hamiguitan, Digos | |
Nickname: Kadabawan | |
Anthem: Davao Regional Hymn | |
![]() Location in the Philippines | |
Country | Philippines |
Island group | Mindanao |
Regional center | Davao City |
Area | |
• Total | 20,357.42 km2 (7,860.04 sq mi) |
Population (2015)[1] | |
• Total | 4,893,318 |
• Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
Demonym | Davaoeño |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ISO 3166 code | PH-11 |
Provinces | |
Cities | |
Municipalities | 43 |
Barangays | 1162 |
Language/dialect | Davaoeño Cebuano Davaoeño Mansakan Manobo |
There are five provinces: Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental.
List of provinces in Davao Region
changeProvince | Capital | Population |
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Davao del Norte | Tagum City |
1,125, 057 |
Davao del Sur | Digos City |
632, 588 |
Davao de Oro | Nabunturan |
767, 547 |
Davao Occidental |
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Davao Oriental | Mati | 576, 343 |
References
change- ↑
Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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