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Davao Poblacion District skyline Bajada (Davao City; 08-22-2023)
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The name Davao is derived from the phonetic blending of three Bagobo subgroups' names for the Davao River.

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Davao City

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
7.19, 125.46
183rd most populous city in the world

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.

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Davao Poblacion District skyline Bajada (Davao City; 08-22-2023)
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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
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Davao City

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
7.19, 125.46
183rd most populous city in the world

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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Davao Poblacion District skyline Bajada (Davao City; 08-22-2023)
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Mount Apo, located at the city's southwestern tip, is the highest peak in the Philippines.

Davao City
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Davao City

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
7.19, 125.46
183rd most populous city in the world

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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Davao Poblacion District skyline Bajada (Davao City; 08-22-2023)
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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
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Davao City

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
7.19, 125.46
183rd most populous city in the world

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 Poblacion District skyline Bajada (Davao City; 08-22-2023)
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Davao is the largest local economy in southern Philippines, with agriculture being the largest economic sector.

Davao City
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Davao City

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
7.19, 125.46
183rd most populous city in the world

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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