Davao del Sur

Information about Davao del Sur

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Davao del Sur
Region: Davao Region (Region XI)
Capital: Digos City
Founded: May 8, 1967
Population:
2000 census—758,801 (8th largest)
Density—299 per km (20th highest)
Area: 3,934.0 km (10th largest)
Languages: Cebuano, Dabaweño
Governor: Douglas Ra. Cagas (Lakas-CMD)
Davao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Digos City and the province borders the Davao City to the north, and Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, and Sarangani to the west. To the east lies the Davao Gulf.

Davao City used to be a part of the province until it was made an independent city. The city administers itself, separate from the province, and has its own Congress representatives.

People and culture

Davao del Sur economy is agriculture.

Geography

Political

Davao del Sur is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 1 cities.

Cities

Municipalities

Physical

History

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City and Municipalities of Davao del Sur
Bansalan • Digos City • Don Marcelino • Hagonoy • Jose Abad Santos • Kiblawan • Magsaysay • Malalag • Malita • Matanao • Padada • Santa Cruz • Santa Maria • Sarangani • Sulop


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Other subdivisionsIsland groups • Regions • Cities • Municipalities • Barangays • Legislative districts
Territorial disputesSabah • Scarborough Shoal • Spratly Islands


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Region XI
DAVAO REGION

Regional center Davao City
Population 3,676,163
– Density 186.9 per km
Area 19,671.83 km
Divisions
– Provinces 4
– Cities 5
– Municipalities 44
– Barangays 1,160
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Digos City is a 3rd class city in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. It is the capital city of Davao del Sur. The city lies on the eastern shores of Davao Gulf on the island of Mindanao.
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May 8 is the 1st day of the year (2nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 0 days remaining.

Events

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19th century - 20th century - 21st century
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1964 1965 1966 - 1967 - 1968 1969 1970

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Region XI
DAVAO REGION

Regional center Davao City
Population 3,676,163
– Density 186.9 per km
Area 19,671.83 km
Divisions
– Provinces 4
– Cities 5
– Municipalities 44
– Barangays 1,160
– Cong.
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Digos City is a 3rd class city in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. It is the capital city of Davao del Sur. The city lies on the eastern shores of Davao Gulf on the island of Mindanao.
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Davao City
Lungsod ng Dabaw
Dakbayan sa Dabaw
Metro Davao

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Nickname: The Shopping Capital of The South
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Region: SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Capital: Kidapawan City
Founded: May 8, 1967
Population:
2000 census—958,643 (26th largest)
Density—146 per km (26th lowest)
Area: 6,565.

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Region: SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Capital: Isulan
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—586,505 (42nd largest)
Density—124 per km (21st highest)
Area: 4,714.

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Region: SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Capital: Koronadal City
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—1,102,550 (21st largest)
Density—246 per km (30th highest)
Area:

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Region: SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Capital: Alabel
Founded: March 10, 1917
Population:
2000 census—410,622 (58th largest)
Density—138 per km (23rd lowest)
Area: 2,980.

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Davao Gulf is a gulf found in Mindanao in the Philippines. Davao Gulf cuts into the island of Mindanao from Celebes Sea. It is surrounded by all four provinces in the Davao Region. The largest island in the gulf is Samal Island.
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Davao City
Lungsod ng Dabaw
Dakbayan sa Dabaw
Metro Davao

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Nickname: The Shopping Capital of The South
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House of Representatives of the Philippines

Type Lower house
Houses House of Representatives
House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia, Jr., Lakas-CMD
since July 23, 2001
Deputy Speakers Arnulfo T. Fuentebella Luzon
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Davao City
Lungsod ng Dabaw
Dakbayan sa Dabaw
Metro Davao

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Digos City is a 3rd class city in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. It is the capital city of Davao del Sur. The city lies on the eastern shores of Davao Gulf on the island of Mindanao.
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Bansalan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 51,781 people in 11,073 households.

Barangays

Bansalan is politically subdivided into 25 barangays.
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Don Marcelino is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 33,403 people in 6,544 households.
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