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4. ^1 {{cite web|title=Province: Davao del Sur |url=http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?provCode=112400000&provName=DAVAO%20DEL%20SUR®Code=11®Name=REGION%20XI%20%28Davao%20Region%29 |work=PSGC Interactive |publisher=National Statistical Coordination Board |accessdate=1 May 2014 |location=Makati City, Philippines |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609000000/http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?provCode=112400000&provName=DAVAO%20DEL%20SUR®Code=11®Name=REGION%20XI%20%28Davao%20Region%29 |archivedate=9 June 2017 |df= }}
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Component Local Government Units
Local government unit
| (2015){{PH census>2015 | Area (km²)[4][5] | Pop. density
(per km²) |
|---|
| Davao City | 1,632,991 | 2,443.61 | {{Pop density|1632991|2443.61|km2|disp=num|prec=1}} |
| Digos | 169,393 | 287.10 | {{Pop density|169393|287.1|km2|disp=num|prec=1}} |
| Panabo | 184,599 | 251.23 | {{Pop density|184599|251.23|km2|disp=num|prec=1}} |
| Samal | 104,123 | 301.30 | {{Pop density|104123|301.3|km2|disp=num|prec=1}} |
| Tagum | 259,444 | 195.80 | {{Pop density|259444|195|km2|disp=num|prec=1}} |
| Carmen | 74,679 | 166.00 | {{Pop density|74679|166|km2|disp=num|prec=1}} |
| Santa Cruz | 90,987 | 319.91 | {{Pop density|90987|319.91|km2|disp=num|prec=1}} |
| Total | 2,516,216 | 3,964.95 | {{Pop density|2516216|4041.39|km2|disp=num|prec=1 |
|---|
Geography and Demographics
The metropolitan area has 3,964.95 km², making it one of the two most area-wise largest metropolitan areas in the Philippines, the other being Metro Cagayan de Oro; it also has a population of {{PH wikidata|population_total}} in the combined population sizes of the local government units that make up the metropolitan area during the {{PH wikidata|population_as_of}},{{PH census|2015}} making it as the third most populous metropolitan area in the country after Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, and the most populous in the entire Mindanao island.
However, as based on geographical studies, only about 12% of the portion of its land area accounts for its urban area, the rest are rural; however, almost 80% percent of the population live in the urban areas, primarily at Davao City, Tagum, and Digos. Thus, the metropolitan area centered around Davao City is considered as urban.
Economy
The economy of Metro Davao is one of the largest in the country and the most economically active in Mindanao. Davao City, from which the metropolitan area is centered, is known as the Crown Jewel of Mindanao due to its status as the premier city, the financial and trade center, and hub of Mindanao.
There are several industrial and business establishments within the metropolitan area as well. Industrial plants in Davao City, Santa Cruz and Digos generate income for their respective LGU's as well as for the locals living there. Banana plantations in the northern part of the metropolitan area also contribute to the metropolitan, as well as the national, economy. Local fruits such as durians, mangoes, pineapples and mangosteens are also exported abroad.
List of cities in Metro Davao by annual income
| City/Municipality | Annual Income as of 2010 (PHP) | Classification[4][5] |
|---|
| Davao City | 4,262,295,506.45 | 1st class Highly urbanized City |
| Tagum | 839,245,557.22 | 1st class city |
| Digos | 499,054,265.00 | 2nd class city |
| Panabo | 468,500,000.00 | 3rd class city |
| Samal | 387,166,113.86 | 4th class city |
| Santa Cruz | 138,097,326.25 | 1st class town |
| Carmen | 100,912,416.97 | 1st class town |
| Total | 6,695,271,185.75 |
|---|
|
Agriculture
Davao City is one of the country's leading producers and exporters of durian, mangoes, pomeloes, banana, coconut products, papaya, mangosteen, and even flowers. Panabo hosts one of the country's biggest banana plantations, which is owned by the Tagum Agricultural Development Company (TADECO) that covers around 6,900 hectares of banana fields. Digos is popular for the mangoes produced in the city.
Infrastructure
Transportation
- Airport
Metro Davao, as a whole, is being served by Davao City's Francisco Bangoy International Airport. It is the largest and the most developed airport in the island of Mindanao. It comes second for having the longest runway in the island at 3,000 meters after that of General Santos International Airport. The airport is currently the third busiest airport in the country after Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Mactan-Cebu International Airport, and the busiest in Mindanao. This international facility is one of the domestic hubs of Philippines AirAsia, Cebu Pacific Air, and Philippine Airlines. Presently, the airport serves flights to Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Cagayan De Oro, Zamboanga, Pampanga, Bacolod, Tagbilaran, Tacloban, Puerto Princesa, Caticlan and as far as Singapore and Malaysia[6]. So far, Davao's ATC Tower is considered the most sophisticated in the country.
- Seaport
Three of the four main seaports in the region operate in Metro Davao, namely: Sasa International Seaport in Sasa and Santa Ana Pier in the Chinatown District, both in Davao City; and Panabo Seaport in Davao del Norte. The former two, both of which are located in Port of Davao in Davao City, can service both interisland and international shipments. Sasa International Container Port, also located in the Davao International Seaport, is one of the busiest in the entire Visayas-Mindanao region.
- Overland
Located near Quimpo, the Davao Overland Transport Terminal, connected to the Capital Manila by buses, Philtranco Flag Carrier Bus, PP Bus Line and from Visayas the Bachelor Tours. To the south by Mindanao Star passing Digos, General Santos, Koronadal, Shariff Aguak via SurAllah, Cotabato and Others to the south, the Yellow Bus also serve to the south via an Inter-National Highway.
Energy
Cities of Davao and Panabo, together with the municipality of Carmen is electrified and is served by Davao Light an AboitizPower Distribution Utilities subsidiary.
Sanitation
Davao City has its own water service. An inter Regional Water Service and Development from Compostela Valley Region specifically Nabunturan City.
Davao City and Panabo City shares its sanitary landfill at Brgy. Carmen vicinity while Town of Carmen and Tagum City has their own near Tagum city boundary.
Education
Metro Davao has a number of educational institutions catering to the needs of its residents. These colleges and universities are mostly found in Davao City. There are also a number of international schools that serve the metro. Here are some notable institutions in Metro Davao.
Public
- Davao del Norte State College (1995)
- Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (1982)
- University of Southeastern Philippines (1978)
- University of the Philippines Mindanao (1995)
Private
{{Columns-list|colwidth=30em|- Academia de Davao College (2007)
- Ateneo de Davao University (1948)
- Brokenshire College (1954)
- Cor Jesu College (1959)
- Davao Doctors College (1975)
- Davao Medical School Foundation(1976)
- Holy Child College of Davao (1981)
- Holy Cross of Davao College (1951)
- Malayan Colleges Mindanao (2018)
- Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (2002)
- Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur (1986)
- Philippine Women's College of Davao (1953)
- San Pedro College (1956)
- St. John Paul II College of Davao (2000)
- St. Mary's College of Tagum (1948)
- University of Mindanao (1946)
- University of the Immaculate Conception (1905)
}}Media
Davao City, having over a million night-time population and an estimated 4 million day-time population is home to many media outlets. Large media networks like ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network, GMA Network, Inc., TV5 Network, People's Television Network, RPN9, and IBC13 maintain their respective local stations and branches for viewership, commercial and news coverage purposes. Most of these stations broadcast local news and public affairs as well as entertainment and dramas to cater the local viewers.
Aside from the 24 national daily newspapers available, Davao City also has 21 local newspapers. Among the widely read are the Sun Star Davao, Mindanao Times and the Mindanao Examiner.
References
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