Fun facts about Davao City
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The name Davao is derived from the phonetic blending of three Bagobo subgroups' names for the Davao River.
Davao City
Philippines
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area.
From the “Etymology” section
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Datu Bago was crowned Sultan by his subjects at his capital Pinagurasan in 1843, making his realm virtually independent from the Sultanate of Maguindanao.
Davao City
Philippines
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area.
From the “History” section
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Mount Apo, located at the city's southwestern tip, is the highest peak in the Philippines.
Davao City
Philippines
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area.
From the “Geography” section
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Cebuano is the most widely spoken language in Davao City, while Filipino (Tagalog) is the formal medium of instruction in schools.
Davao City
Philippines
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area.
From the “Demographics” section
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Davao is the largest local economy in southern Philippines, with agriculture being the largest economic sector.
Davao City
Philippines
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines. The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km2 (943.48 sq mi), making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area.
From the “Economy” section
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