About Davao City

 About Davao City


There are several wonderful shores in Southeastern Mindanao and Davao del Sur is one of the places in Mindanao that is gifted of natural wonders and rarities. It boasts of the country's highest peak - Mt. Apo, the most prized Philippines orchid species like the vanda sanderiana, some of the most exotic fruits and the endangered Philippine Eagle.

Davao del Sur is home to a host of ethnic groups whose culture and way of life have been preserved. These are the Bagobos, the Mandayas, the Mansakas, the Atas, the Kalagans, the Tagakaolos and the Mangguangans. Their arts and crafts are on display in museums and shops. There is a wide choice of white sand beaches and resorts. In the city, there are numerous hotels and inns. Dining is good and varied. Nightlife is fun. Some of the popular sports activities are golf, watersports and mountain climbing.


The city of Davao (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Davao, Tagalog: Lungsod ng Dabaw) is the largest city in Mindanao in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is a part of Metro Davao, the third most populous metropolitan area in the country. It has estimated population of 1,530,365 as of 2011, making it the country's largest city outside Metro Manila. It is also the center of trade, commerce, and industry in Mindanao. the city serves as a regional center for the Davao region.


Useful Information for Visitors :

Airport  - Davao City is served by the Davao International Airport, 15 minutes by car from the city center. It has adequate traveler facilities: souvenir shops, tourist information center, hotel and travel agency representatives, and car rental services.

Airport Transferrers - Taxi cabs are available from the airport to downtown. Hotel Car- Hotel transport can be arranged with hotel representatives at designated counters at the arrival lobby. Car Rental - A trip to the city proper by hired car can be arranged with representatives at the airport.

Credit Cards - Major international and Philippine credit cards are accepted at most hotels, shops and restaurants.

Business or Banking Hours - Shops are open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday (Although most department stores stay open Sundays and holidays); banks 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; government agencies and offices, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, private firms from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday.

Communication - International direct dialing, telex facsimile, worldwide express delivery, postal service are available. Newspapers, radio and TV are in English, Pilipino and Cebuano.

Electricity Most areas in Davao City are supplied with 220 volts, 60 cycles. A plug with 2 flat prongs is the norms, but pack a universal adaptor to be safe.

Water - The water is potable. Bottled mineral water is available in most hotels, restaurants and supermarkets.

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