The Davao Region is located in southern Mindanao and has a land area of 31,692.75 km2. It is bounded by Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte to the north, Davao Gulf and Celebes Sea to the east, and Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat to the west. The region has a population of over 4 million people and is composed of six provinces and 85 municipalities, with Davao City serving as the regional center. Major industries include agriculture, fishing, and mining as the region has forested land, coastal areas, and deposits of gold and copper.

1. REGION XI
DAVAO REGION
(SOUTHERN MINDANAO)

2. An Overview…

4. Basic Information

5. Location:
North: Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte
East: Davao Gulf and The Celebes Sea
West: Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, North Cotabato and Sultan
Kudarat
Davao Region has an aggregate land area of:
31,692.75 km2

6. Geographic Profile:
• 62% is dominated by forest covering
• Its soil is suited for forest planting and
tree plantations
• Rich in gold and copper
• Water resources are also available

7. Political Profile
• It is composed of six provinces, namely:
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c)
d)
e)
f)
Davao
Davao Oriental
Davao del Sur
South Cotabato
Sarangani
Compostela
• It is composed of 85 municipalites
• Davao City is the Regional Center

8. The People
Major Dialects:
Cebuano and Hiligaynon
Minor Dialects:
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B’laan
Waray
Maguindanao
Tagalog
Manobo
Mandaya
Population: 4,156,653
(As of 2007)

9. How to Get There?
Through plane:
the two major airports of the region:
• Davao International Airport
• General Santos City Airport
Through land: by Pan-Philippine Highway

10. Where To Go?

11. a) Davao del Norte
b) Davao Oriental
c) Davao del Sur
d) South Cotabato
e) Sarangani
f) Compostela