Davao Region facts for kids
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Davao Region
Region XI
Southern Mindanao (formerly) |
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From top, left to right: Malita, Philippine Eagle Center, Mount Apo, Tagum, Panabo, Davao Gulf, Mati, Samal, Mount Hamiguitan, Digos
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| Nickname(s):
Kadabawan
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| Anthem: Davao Regional Hymn | |
Location in the Philippines
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| Country | Philippines |
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Regional center | Davao City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20,357.42 km2 (7,860.04 sq mi) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 4,893,318 |
| • Density | 240.37024/km2 (622.55607/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Davaoeño |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ISO 3166 code | PH-11 |
| Provinces |
5
Davao de Oro
Davao del Norte Davao del Sur Davao Occidental Davao Oriental |
| Cities |
6
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| Municipalities | 43 |
| Barangays | 1162 |
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.
Images for kids
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A view of Davao City as seen in July 2018
See also
In Spanish: Región de Dávao para niños
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