Davao is the Hispanicized pronunciation of the Bagobo word "daba-daba" meaning fire. The city's name originated from different dialects among the Manobos, Bagobos and Guiangan ethnic groups who inhabited the area. The Davao region consists of the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, and Compostela Valley, and is home to various ethnic groups and religions.

2. DAVAO is the
Hispanicized
pronunciation of
daba-daba, the
Bagobo word for
“Fire” (Cebuano
translation; kalayo)

3. 1. The Manobos-
“Davahoho”
2. The Bagobos-
“Davohaha”
3. The Guiangan-
Duhwow

4. DIALECTS:
1. Cebuano
2. Mandaya
3. Dibabawon
4. Hiligaynon
5. Tagabawa
6. Giangan

5. PROVINES OF DAVAO
REGION
1. DAVAO DEL NORTE
2. DAVAO DEL SUR
3. DAVAO ORIENTAL
4. DAVAO
OCCIDENTAL
5. COMPOSTELA
VALLEY

6. RELIGION