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Davao City…
where business and leisure
blend well |
Davao City is a sprawling metropolis of over a
million people located in the Southeastern part
of Mindanao. It is one of the largest cities in
the world with a land area of 2,443.61 square
kilometers.
It is a place blessed with natural advantages.
The soil is very fertile and rich in minerals.
The city has abundant source of potable water.
Located in a typhoon-free zone, its tropical
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climatic elements all year round. Temperature
ranges from 15 to 34˚C.
Strategically located in the Asia-Pacific rim,
the city serves as a gateway to the world. It is
a key player in the flourishing trading hub
called the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines
East ASEAN Growth Area or BIMP-EAGA.
Davao City is in the southeastern part of
Mindanao and is approximately 946 aerial
kilometers from Manila.
On the west, the city’s boundary line cuts
through the highest peak in the country, the
inactive Mt. Apo at 3,142 meters above sea
level. Cascading from the peak and going east
down, one sees vast plains, unspoiled forests,
fertile valleys, navigable rivers, the sprawling
metropolis and world-class beaches facing the
Davao gulf.
As 71 percent of the population resides in the
urban area, its urban density is estimated
roughly at 2,262 persons per square kilometer.
Recent estimates place the population at around
1.4 million.
With predominantly migrant population, the city
is a melting pot of cultures where diversities
are appreciated and nurtured in a harmonious and
peaceful environment. Major languages and
dialects in the city are Filipino, Chinese,
English and Cebuano.
The city has one of the highest literacy rates
in Asia at 98.3%. Its labor force is cited as
among the best in the region: educated, easily
trainable, industrious, and English speaking.
As Mindanao’s center of commerce, trade, and
services, the city’s modern infrastructures and
world-class utilities provide viable support to
economic activities.
Its urban center is home to quality residential
and commercial units complete with modern
facilities and amenities at very reasonable
prices. Access is fast and easy to utilities
such as power, water, landlines and mobile
phones with IDD features, cable TV networks, and
Internet service providers.
 Considered by many as the de facto capital of
Mindanao, the City’s strategic position provides
accessibility and linkage to the 20 million
market of Mindanao and the 51.4 million market
of the East ASEAN Growth Area.
Davao is a place of perfect balance. It is
fast-paced yet relaxed where the luxuries of
cosmopolitan living complement the breathtaking
beauty of the great outdoors.
Davao City is an investment haven, a place of
perfect balance... where business and pleasure
blend so well. |
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