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Geography and
Physical Characteristics |
Davao City is strategically located in the
Asia-Pacific rim serving as gateway to both the
western and eastern hemispheres of the world.
Davao City is in the southern part of the
Philippines, particularly in the Southern
Mindanao Region with a latitude of 6°
58’ to 7°
34’ North and a longitude of 125°14’
to 125°
40’ East. The City is 946 aerial kilometers away
from Manila.
It is bounded by the province of Davao del
Norte, Davao del Sur while partly on the east it
faces the expanse of the Davao Gulf and the
Island Garden City of Samal. Its boundary line
passes through the peak of the country’s tallest
mountain, the Apo at 3,142 meters above sea
level. Cascading from the peak and going east
down, one finds vast plains, unspoiled forests,
fertile valleys, navigable rivers, and the
sprawling metropolis and world-class beaches.
_small1.jpg) Being located outside the storm-free zone, Davao
City enjoys good tropical weather all year round
with climatic elements that are distributed
evenly. Temperature ranges from 15°C
to 34°C.
It is a place blessed with natural advantages.
The soil is very fertile and rich in
non-metallic minerals. The City has an abundant
source of potable water both from underground
and surface.
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