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 | |
| 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
change| Province | Capital | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Davao del Norte |  Tagum City |
1,125, 057 |
| Davao del Sur | .jpg) Digos City |
632, 588 |
| Davao de Oro |  Nabunturan |
767, 547 |
| Davao Occidental |
| |
| 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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