Davao del Sur

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Davao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Digos City and the province borders the Davao City to the north, and Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, and Sarangani to the west. To the east lies the Davao Gulf.

Davao City used to be a part of the province until it was made an independent city. The city administers itself, separate from the province, and has its own Congress representatives.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Davao del Sur

Region: Davao Region (Region XI)

Capital: Digos City

Founded: May 8, 1967

Population:
2000 census—758,801 (8th largest)
Density—299 per km² (20th highest)

Area: 3,934.0 km² (10th largest)

Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—1
Municipalities—20
Barangays—337
Congressional districts—2

Languages: Cebuano, Dabaweño

Governor: Benjamin P. Bautista, Jr.

1 People and culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
- 3.1 Political
  - 3.1.1 Cities
  - 3.1.2 Municipalities
- 3.2 Physical
4 History
5 External links

[edit] People and culture

[edit] Economy

[edit] Geography

[edit] Political

Davao del Sur is subdivided into 14 municipalities and 1 cities.

[edit] Cities

Davao City, unofficial
Digos City

[edit] Municipalities

[edit] Physical

[edit] History

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City and Municipalities of Davao del Sur

Bansalan • Digos City • Don Marcelino • Hagonoy • Jose Abad Santos • Kiblawan • Magsaysay • Malalag • Malita • Matanao • Padada • Santa Cruz • Santa Maria • Sarangani • Sulop

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