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
Nickname: 
Kadabawan
Anthem: Davao Regional Hymn
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 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

  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)



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