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Davao City
Samal Island
The City of Davao is one of the most important cities in the Philippines and the de facto capital of the island of Mindanao. It is also the largest city in the country in terms of land area. The city is also the regional center for Davao Region (Region XI). It is one of the world's largest cities in terms of land area, occupying more than 2,400 square kilometers. Davao City has a resident population of 1.3 million, with about 2 million people present during daylight hours. As the capital of the region nicknamed Silicon Gulf, it is currently one of the centers of BPO operations in the Philippines. The Davao International Airport serves daily flights from the major cities of the Philippines. From Manila, Davao is only about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
In recent years, the sprawling urban metropolis has emerged as the business, investment and tourism hub for southern Philippines. The city boasts some of the finest beach and mountain resorts in the country, and proximity to the Philippines' most captivating diving spots as well as its highest peak, Mt Apo.
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If you love traveling, Davao should a part of your itinerary. When in Davao, you can visit wonderful places like the beautiful white-sand beach resorts in the nearby Samal Island, the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the Eden Nature Park, and many other tourist spots.
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The Island Garden City of Samal is a city in the province of Davao del Norte. The name is often abbreviated into IGaCoS
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Photos coming soon !
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