Davao del Sur

Davao del Sur extends over 2,163 square kilometers of lands, including agricultural territories, forests, and mountains near the Philippine Sea.

The province emerged in 1967 when the government divided the original Davao Province into three distinct administrative regions following Philippine independence.

The population combines Visayan settlers, Chinese merchants, Japanese farmers, and indigenous groups such as Bagobo, Lumad, and Aeta communities.

Mount Apo National Park, located within Davao del Sur, provides access to the highest peak in the Philippines at 2,954 meters elevation.

The region maintains constant temperatures throughout the year without distinct wet or dry seasons, supporting year-round agricultural production.

Location: Davao Region

Inception: May 8, 1967

Capital city: Digos

Shares border with: North Sulawesi, North Maluku, Davao Occidental, Cotabato

Website: http://davaosur.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 6.33333,125.50000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20