Mati, Component city in Davao Oriental, Philippines.
Mati is a component city in Davao Oriental that spreads across three distinct bays: Pujada, Mayo, and Balete. The city sits at an elevation of 98 meters and features a diverse local population.
The settlement was founded in 1861 by Captain Prudencio Garcia and takes its name from the Mandaya word Maa-ti, referring to a seasonal creek. This founding shaped how the region developed into the present day.
The Lumad Festival celebrates indigenous traditions through dance performances and music from local communities each year. Visitors can experience how residents keep these customs alive through shared celebrations and local crafts.
Getting around the city works best using jeepneys for longer trips and tricycles for short rides within the center. Visitors can choose from basic guesthouses to waterfront hotels depending on their needs.
Mount Hamiguitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly extends into the city territory and offers unexpected opportunities to explore nature. This mountain supports diverse plant and animal life right near the urban area.
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Subangan Museum
2.4 km
Mati Protected Landscape
7.1 km
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
23.7 km
Mount Hamiguitan
23.7 km
Baywalk
1.1 km
Pujada Bay Protected Seascape
10.8 kmMasepit Beach
30.2 kmMayo Bay Park
12.2 kmSleeping Dinosaur Viewpoint
7.3 kmSleeping Dinosaur Jump-Off
7.7 kmOld Cape Agustin Lighthouse
75.6 kmBasarte Mangrove Park
70.3 kmMati Baywalk Amphitheatre
1.1 kmLa-ne's Kalapyahan
6.7 kmMount Hamiguitan World Heritage Park
25.7 kmDahican Beach
6.9 kmTarragona Public Beach
27.5 kmWork of art, sculpture
1.2 kmDARRPORRT BEACH & BOAT CLUB
15.3 kmPuting Bato
25.6 kmLantawan Uno
26.1 kmLantawan Dos
24.7 kmHidden Garden
27.3 km7Up Suksukan Rock Formation
19.5 kmJose Rizal
1.2 kmTwin Falls
25.5 kmDumagook Falls
25.5 kmTunlos Falls
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