Davao Region

Davao Region is an administrative region in the Philippines. It is also known as Region XI. Its regional center is Davao City.

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
From top, left to right: Malita, Philippine Eagle Center, Mount Apo, Tagum, Panabo, Davao Gulf, Mati, Samal, Mount Hamiguitan, Digos
Nickname(s): 
Kadabawan
Anthem: Davao Regional Hymn
Location in the Philippines
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)
Demonym(s)Davaoeño
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ISO 3166 codePH-11
Provinces
5
  • Davao de Oro
  • Davao del Norte
  • Davao del Sur
  • Davao Occidental
  • Davao Oriental
Cities
6
Municipalities43
Barangays1162

There are five provinces: Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental.

References
  1. Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.




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