Davao Occidental, Administrative province in southwestern Mindanao, Philippines.
The province spans 2,163 square kilometers of mountainous terrain along the Sulu Sea, featuring extensive coastal areas and agricultural lands.
The Philippine Congress established Davao Occidental through Republic Act 10360 in 2012, separating it from Davao del Sur through a public vote in 2013.
The Matigsalug and Tagakaulo indigenous communities maintain their traditions in the region, contributing to the local customs and practices.
Regular buses and jeepneys connect the provincial capital Malita to other municipalities through the main coastal highway network.
The province contains five municipalities that focus on marine resource management, with fishing communities spread across its extensive shoreline.
Location: Davao Region
Inception: October 28, 2013
Capital city: Malita
Shares border with: Davao del Sur, Sarangani
Website: https://davaooccidental.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 6.08333,125.66667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
Mount Apo
109.7 km
Mount Matutum
72.2 km
San Pedro Cathedral
109.4 km
Isla Reta Beach Resort
95.1 km
Mount Apo Natural Park
108.1 km
D' Bone Collector Museum
109 km
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
92.7 km
Museo Dabawenyo
108.5 km
Pacman Beach Resort Complex
66.6 km
Coco Beach Resort
62.3 km
Burial Site of the Seventeen Filipino Martyrs of Koronadal historical marker
102.4 km
Mount Hamiguitan
92.7 km
Mount Parker
86.1 km
Davao City Hall historical marker
109.4 km
Princess del Leonor Hotel Resort and Convention Center
102.7 km
Gen. Paulino Santos historical marker
54.9 km
Andres Bonifacio historical marker
105.8 km
KCC Cinema
101.4 km
Crystal Island Beach Resort
62.6 km
Brod Louie Beach Resort
62.7 km
Koronadal Cathedral
102.2 km
Kikay Beach Resort
54.6 km
Port Sta. Ana historical marker
110.5 km
Butal Beach
54.4 km
Datu Paglas Municipal Hall
114.9 km
Ruins of Fort Marorong historical marker
78.9 km
Sea Front Beach Resort
55.1 km
Beach View
54.7 kmReviews
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