Davao Region

Davao Region
Region XI
Southern Mindanao (formerly)
Region
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
5
Cities
6
Municipalities43
Barangays1162
Language/dialectDavaoeño Cebuano
Davaoeño Mansakan
Manobo

Davao Region is an administrative region in the Philippines. It is also known as Region XI. Its regional center is Davao City.

There are five provinces: Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental.

List of provinces in Davao Region

Province or CityCapitalPopulation
Davao del Norte
Tagum		1,125, 057
Davao del Sur
Digos		632, 588
Davao de Oro
Nabunturan		767, 547
Davao Occidental
Malita		317,159
Davao OrientalMati576, 343
† Davao City––1,776,949

References

  1. ↑ Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
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