Davao Region

region of the Philippines

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)
From top, left to right: Malita, Philippine Eagle Center, Mount Apo, Tagum, Panabo, Davao Gulf, Mati, Samal, Mount Hamiguitan, Digos
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
Location in the Philippines
CountryPhilippines
Island groupMindanao
Regional centerDavao City
Area
 • Total20,357.42 km2 (7,860.04 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)[1]
 • Total4,893,318
 • Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
DemonymDavaoeño
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ISO 3166 codePH-11
Provinces
Cities
Municipalities43
Barangays1162
Language/dialectDavaoeño 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

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Province Capital Population
Davao del Norte  
Tagum City
1,125, 057
Davao del Sur  
Digos City
632, 588
Davao de Oro  
Nabunturan
767, 547
Davao Occidental

 
Malita || 317,159

Davao Oriental Mati 576, 343

References

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  1. Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)