Is Davao City and Davao del Sur the same?

In 1967, the Province of Davao was divided into three provinces: Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Davao del Sur. The City of Davao became part of Davao del Sur; but no longer its provincial capital, it became a commercial center of southern Mindanao.

What is the other name of Davao River?

Davao RiverDavao River Bankerohan River Salug RiverNative nameIlog ng Davao (Tagalog)LocationCountryPhilippinesRegionNorthern Mindanao Davao Region22 more rows

What is Region 11 known?

Aside from its forestland and fertile fields, the region is famous for its rich mineral resources. Reserves of gold, copper, manganese and nickel are found in this part of the country. The Diwalwal area in Davao de Oro has attracted thousands of small scale miners as well as commercial explorers.

What language is spoken in Davao City?

Davao Filipino Being a linguistically diverse area, Davao is home to the emerging contact language Davao Filipino which is currently spoken by the various ethnolinguistic groups currently inhabiting the city.

Where does the name Davao came from?

The regions name is derived from its Bagobo origins. The Bagobos were indigenous to the Philippines. The word davao came from the phonetic blending of three Bagobo subgroups names for the Davao River, a major waterway emptying into the Davao Gulf near the city.

Who is the mayor and vice mayor of Davao City?

Davao CityMayorSARA Z. DUTERTE-CARPIOVice MayorSEBASTIAN Z. DUTERTEIncome Class1stNo. of Barangays182

What are the environmental issues in Davao City?

The results suggest that Dabawenyos are greatly worried about global warming (92%), deforestation and urban flooding (88%), and energy crisis are considered as the most alarming environmental problem in the city.