Tagum, Component city in Davao del Norte, Philippines
The capital of Davao del Norte spans across 195 square kilometers of land, featuring parks, educational centers, and agricultural zones at 117 meters elevation.
The settlement transformed from Nueva Vergara during Spanish colonization in 1848 to its official establishment as Tagum municipality on June 23, 1941.
The Musikahan Festival brings together musicians and performers, while local events celebrate the traditions of Mandaya, Maguindanaon, and Kagan communities.
The city maintains strategic connections through three major road networks, facilitating transportation between Davao City and northern destinations in Mindanao.
The population increased from 6,371 residents in 1918 to 296,202 in 2020, making it the most populous component city in Mindanao.
Location: Davao del Norte
Inception: June 23, 1941
Elevation above the sea: 117 m
Website: http://www.tagumcity.gov.ph/
Part of: Metro Davao
Shares border with: Asuncion
Website: http://tagumcity.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 7.44778,125.80778
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
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Epol Falls
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Davao River Bridge
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Mati Protected Landscape
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Mount Apo Natural Park
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Secdea Beach Resort Reception Area
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D' Bone Collector Museum
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Museo Dabawenyo
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Tagum Cathedral
1.1 km
Tagbibinta Falls
42.8 km
Davao City Hall historical marker
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Bamboo Garden Resort
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Aliwagwag Falls
63.5 km
Awao Falls 2 and 3
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Tagum Historical & Cultural Center
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Andres Bonifacio historical marker
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Davao Museum of History and Ethnography
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Ohta Kyozaburo historical marker
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Baywalk
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Port Sta. Ana historical marker
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Talisay Beach
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Energy Park
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Buhangin Memorial Park
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