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Coordinates: 7°03′57″N 125°36′28″E 7.065906790033143, 125.60774087905884

Davao City

The City of Davao (Tagalog Lungsod ng Dabaw Cebuano Dakbayan sa Dabaw) is the largest city on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is also one of the Philippines' most progressive cities. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the southern part of the Philippines.Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province. The city serves as the regional center for Davao Region (Region XI), politically called as Southern Mindanao. Davao City has a population of 1,363,337 (2007 census). Metro Davao can also be dubbed as The City of Royalties or The Royal City, because of the presence of the kings and queens of nature present in Davao. The Queen of Philippine Orchids which is Waling-waling, the King of Exotic Fruits, which is Durian, The King and Grandfather of Philippine mountains, Mt. Apo, the largest eagle in the world and the King of Philippine skies which is the Philippine Eagle.In recent years, Davao has emerged as the business, investment and tourism hub for the entire southern Philippines. The city boasts of some of the finest beaches and mountain resorts in the country, and proximity to the Philippines most captivating diving spots as well as its highest peak, Mount Apo.Metropolitan DavaoMetropolitan Davao is considered one of the three recognized metropolis in the Philippines together with Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. Metro Davao comprises the following cities and municipalities Davao City, Tagum City, Panabo City, Island Garden City of Samal, Digos City, Mati City, and the Municipalities of Carmen and Sta. Cruz.^[1]

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