Province of Davao del Sur:

Davao City: Independent City:

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112400000

Discovering the Charms of Davao del Sur

Davao del Sur, a province in the Philippines, is a land of extraordinary beauty and diversity, its provincial capital is Digos City.

Nestled in the southeastern part of Mindanao, Davao del Sur is a place where adventure meets serenity, offering a unique blend of experiences for travelers and locals alike.

Thriving Economy

Davao City, the second largest city in the country, is the urban center and hub for commerce, industry, and trade, not only serving as the economic powerhouse of Davao del Sur but also as a central business district for the entire Mindanao region. The province is also known for its robust agricultural sector, with vast plantations of coconut, rice, corn, and especially durian, the king of fruits.

Cultural Heritage

Davao del Sur is a melting pot of cultures, prominently influenced by indigenous groups such as the Bagobo, B’laan, and Manobo. These cultures come alive in vibrant festivals such as the annual Kadayawan Festival in Davao City, a celebration of thanksgiving for bountiful harvests, which features colorful street parades, traditional dances, and local culinary delights.

Natural Wonders and Scenic Spots

From the majestic peak of Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines, to the serene shores of the Sarangani Bay, Davao del Sur is a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Hikers and mountaineers from all over the world are drawn to Mount Apo’s challenging trails and the chance to witness the unique flora and fauna that embellish its landscape.

The province also boasts spectacular waterfalls like the Campawan Curtain Falls in the town of Barayong, a hidden gem where visitors can enjoy a refreshing swim while admiring the water cascading down a wide rock wall.

Warm Hospitality

What truly makes Davao del Sur exceptional is the warmth of its people. Visitors are often greeted with the famous Southern Philippine hospitality, making anyone feel at home. Local inhabitants are more than willing to share their traditions and way of life with guests from all over.

Sustainable Tourism

The local government and community have strong commitments to sustainable tourism practices, ensuring that the natural beauty and cultural heritage are preserved for future generations. Efforts have been made to protect the environment while promoting eco-tourism that supports local economies.

Exploring Davao del Sur is an adventure of a lifetime, offering unique experiences amidst a rich cultural backdrop. Whether you are looking for an adrenaline-packed adventure, a peaceful retreat in nature, or a deep dive into the local culture and traditions, this province is sure to exceed your expectations.

Davao del Sur, is a coastal province, is composed of:

Independent City (1):	Component City (1):	Municipalities:	Barangay:
Davao City	Digos City (Capitol)	9	415

Map of Davao del Sur:

By HueMan1 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79159696

Cities and Municipalities:

Digos City: Capitol of Davao del Sur and Component City

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112403000

2020 Population: 188,376

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Población/Non-Población:	Coastal/Inland:
112403001		Aplaya	Urban	19,234	18,485		Non-Población	Coastal
112403002		Balabag	Rural	1,434	1,377		Non-Población	Inland
112403004		Binaton	Rural	2,645	2,599		Non-Población	Inland
112403005		Cogon	Urban	9,650	7,998		Non-Población	Coastal
112403006		Colorado	Rural	3,301	2,732		Non-Población	Inland
112403007		Dawis	Rural	5,814	4,959		Non-Población	Coastal
112403008		Dulangan	Rural	1,900	1,714		Non-Población	Inland
112403009		Goma	Rural	4,358	4,093		Non-Población	Inland
112403010		Igpit	Rural	3,713	3,502		Non-Población	Inland
112403019		Kapatagan (Rizal)	Urban	15,070	11,982		Non-Población	Inland
112403011		Kiagot	Urban	6,182	5,309		Non-Población	Coastal
112403012		Lungag	Rural	652	652		Non-Población	Inland
112403013		Mahayahay	Rural	1,105	898		Non-Población	Inland
112403014		Matti	Urban	6,460	6,016		Non-Población	Inland
112403020		Ruparan	Rural	4,278	3,662		Non-Población	Inland
112403021		San Agustin	Rural	3,530	2,784		Non-Población	Inland
112403003		San Jose (Balutakay)	Urban	7,009	6,564		Non-Población	Inland
112403022		San Miguel (Odaca)	Urban	17,312	15,422		Non-Población	Inland
112403023		San Roque	Rural	1,659	1,172		Non-Población	Inland
112403024		Sinawilan	Rural	5,820	5,792		Non-Población	Coastal
112403025		Soong	Rural	1,602	1,378		Non-Población	Inland
112403026		Tiguman	Rural	3,095	2,398		Non-Población	Inland
112403027		Tres De Mayo	Urban	19,978	16,595		Non-Población	Inland
112403028		Zone 1 (Pob.)	Urban	16,942	15,023		Población	Inland
112403029		Zone 2 (Pob.)	Urban	7,565	8,402		Población	Inland
112403030		Zone 3 (Pob.)	Urban	18,068	17,885		Población	Inland
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				188,376	169,393

Overview of Digos City: Capitol of Davao del Sur and Component City and its barangays.

Bansalan: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112401000

2020 Population: 62,737

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
112401001		Alegre	Rural	1,132	1,064		Landlocked
112401002		Alta Vista	Rural	1,012	885		Landlocked
112401003		Anonang	Rural	2,326	1,973		Landlocked
112401004		Bitaug	Rural	796	791		Landlocked
112401005		Bonifacio	Rural	436	410		Landlocked
112401006		Buenavista	Rural	1,503	1,259		Landlocked
112401007		Darapuay	Rural	1,763	1,653		Landlocked
112401008		Dolo	Rural	4,356	3,796		Landlocked
112401009		Eman	Rural	1,754	1,757		Landlocked
112401010		Kinuskusan	Rural	806	1,112		Landlocked
112401011		Libertad	Rural	904	880		Landlocked
112401012		Linawan	Rural	1,072	1,140		Landlocked
112401013		Mabuhay	Rural	3,000	2,526		Landlocked
112401014		Mabunga	Rural	1,436	1,278		Landlocked
112401015		Managa	Rural	4,896	4,586		Landlocked
112401016		Marber	Rural	1,795	1,987		Landlocked
112401017		New Clarin (Miral)	Rural	4,515	4,086		Landlocked
112401018		Población	Urban	6,780	8,695		Landlocked
112401025		Población 2 (Dos)	Urban	10,532	9,031		Landlocked
112401019		Rizal	Rural	3,649	4,308		Landlocked
112401020		Santo Niño	Rural	2,023	1,645		Landlocked
112401021		Sibayan	Rural	707	755		Landlocked
112401022		Tinongtongan	Rural	1,019	856		Landlocked
112401023		Tubod	Rural	3,522	3,333		Landlocked
112401024		Union	Rural	1,003	634		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				62,737	60,440

Overview of the Municipality of Bansalan and its barangays.

Hagonoy: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112404000

2020 Population: 56,919

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Coastal/Inland:
112404002		Balutakay	Rural	3,138	3,359		Coastal
112404005		Clib	Rural	817	682	151	Inland
112404007		Guihing	Urban	11,439	10,845		Inland
112404006		Guihing Aplaya	Rural	3,164	3,110		Coastal
112404008		Hagonoy Crossing	Rural	3,452	3,155	1,589	Inland
112404009		Kibuaya	Rural	1,998	1,787		Inland
112404010		La Union	Rural	754	687		Inland
112404011		Lanuro	Rural	1,226	1,188		Inland
112404012		Lapulabao	Rural	1,990	1,900		Inland
112404013		Leling	Rural	3,178	2,721		Inland
112404014		Mahayahay	Rural	1,989	1,882		Inland
112404017		Malabang Damsite	Rural	1,142	1,014		Inland
112404018		Maliit Digos	Rural	1,022	940		Inland
112404019		New Quezon	Rural	990	954		Inland
112404020		Paligue	Rural	3,236	2,713		Inland
112404021		Población	Rural	4,487	4,437		Población-Inland
112404022		Sacub	Rural	3,032	2,721		Inland
112404023		San Guillermo	Rural	1,107	1,063		Inland
112404024		San Isidro	Rural	1,777	1,593		Inland
112404025		Sinayawan	Rural	5,080	4,847		Inland
112404026		Tologan	Rural	1,901	1,711		Inland
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				56,919	53,309

Overview of the Municipality of Hagonoy and its barangays.

Kiblawan: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112406000

2020 Population: 49,381

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
112406001		Abnate	Rural	648	408		Landlocked
112406002		Bagong Negros	Rural	1,387	1,585		Landlocked
112406003		Bagong Silang	Rural	389	362		Landlocked
112406004		Bagumbayan	Rural	1,585	1,557		Landlocked
112406005		Balasiao	Rural	2,912	3,353		Landlocked
112406007		Bonifacio	Rural	1,443	1,553		Landlocked
112406032		Bulol-Salo	Rural	1,701	1,582		Landlocked
112406008		Bunot	Rural	1,268	1,378		Landlocked
112406009		Cogon-Bacaca	Rural	2,328	2,268		Landlocked
112406010		Dapok	Rural	942	908		Landlocked
112406011		Ihan	Rural	2,643	2,825		Landlocked
112406012		Kibongbong	Rural	268	261		Landlocked
112406013		Kimlawis	Rural	6,805	6,140		Landlocked
112406015		Kisulan	Rural	1,528	1,596		Landlocked
112406016		Lati-an	Rural	1,320	1,279		Landlocked
112406017		Manual	Rural	1,302	1,128		Landlocked
112406018		Maraga-a	Rural	932	1,016		Landlocked
112406019		Molopolo	Rural	1,179	1,130		Landlocked
112406020		New Sibonga	Rural	1,318	1,230		Landlocked
112406021		Panaglib	Rural	2,679	2,014		Landlocked
112406022		Pasig	Rural	1,033	992		Landlocked
112406023		Población	Rural	5,379	5,180		Landlocked
112406024		Pocaleel	Rural	651	586		Landlocked
112406025		San Isidro	Rural	788	750		Landlocked
112406026		San Jose	Rural	1,588	1,780		Landlocked
112406027		San Pedro	Rural	1,138	1,154		Landlocked
112406028		Santo Niño	Rural	1,122	1,015		Landlocked
112406029		Tacub	Rural	2,065	2,460		Landlocked
112406030		Tacul	Rural	415	638		Landlocked
112406031		Waterfall	Rural	625	769		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				49,381	48,897

Overview of the Municipality of Kiblawan and its barangays.

Magsaysay: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112407000

2020 Population: 56,263

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
112407001		Bacungan	Rural	2,921	2,475		Landlocked
112407002		Balnate	Rural	1,411	1,422		Landlocked
112407003		Barayong	Urban	5,955	5,724		Landlocked
112407004		Blocon	Rural	1,890	1,717		Landlocked
112407005		Dalawinon	Rural	3,095	2,608		Landlocked
112407006		Dalumay	Rural	1,047	945		Landlocked
112407007		Glamang	Rural	1,602	1,514		Landlocked
112407008		Kanapulo	Rural	1,841	1,764		Landlocked
112407009		Kasuga	Rural	2,069	2,110		Landlocked
112407010		Lower Bala	Rural	3,592	3,531		Landlocked
112407011		Mabini	Rural	1,961	1,598		Landlocked
112407021		Maibo	Rural	1,591	1,437		Landlocked
112407012		Malawanit	Rural	2,007	1,724		Landlocked
112407013		Malongon	Rural	675	814		Landlocked
112407014		New Ilocos	Rural	1,406	1,522		Landlocked
112407022		New Opon	Rural	1,693	1,639		Landlocked
112407015		Población	Urban	7,731	7,695		Landlocked
112407016		San Isidro	Rural	4,152	4,096		Landlocked
112407017		San Miguel	Rural	1,734	1,638		Landlocked
112407018		Tacul	Rural	3,358	3,711		Landlocked
112407019		Tagaytay	Rural	1,626	1,452		Landlocked
112407020		Upper Bala	Rural	2,906	2,740		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				56,263	53,876

Overview of the Municipality of Magsaysay and its barangays.

Malalag: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112408000

2020 Population: 40,158

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Coastal/Inland:
112408019		Bagumbayan	Rural	2,783	2,773		Coastal
112408002		Baybay	Rural	4,359	4,113		Coastal
112408004		Bolton	Rural	2,610	2,626		Inland
112408005		Bulacan	Rural	4,923	4,833		Coastal
112408006		Caputian	Rural	1,978	1,889		Coastal
112408007		Ibo	Rural	1,707	1,812		Inland
112408009		Kiblagon	Rural	1,584	1,439		Inland
112408010		Lapu-Lapu (Lapla)	Rural	494	572		Inland
112408011		Mabini	Rural	2,051	1,921		Inland
112408014		New Baclayon	Rural	4,118	3,892		Coastal
112408015		Pitu	Rural	1,984	2,000		Inland
112408016		Población	Urban	6,476	6,208		Población-Coastal
112408020		Rizal (Parame)	Rural	1,426	1,288		Inland
112408021		San Isidro	Rural	1,603	1,305		Inland
112408018		Tagansule	Rural	2,062	2,060		Inland
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				40,158	38,731

Overview of the Municipality of Malalag and its barangays.

Matanao: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112410000

2020 Population: 60,493

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Landlocked:
112410001		Asbang	Rural	1,244	1,058		Landlocked
112410002		Asinan	Rural	885	610		Landlocked
112410003		Bagumbayan	Rural	627	507		Landlocked
112410004		Bangkal	Rural	3,298	2,990		Landlocked
112410005		Buas	Rural	1,027	932		Landlocked
112410006		Buri	Rural	2,602	2,500		Landlocked
112410021		Cabligan (Managa)	Rural	1,624	1,705		Landlocked
112410007		Camanchiles	Rural	1,829	2,054		Landlocked
112410008		Ceboza	Rural	760	710		Landlocked
112410009		Colonsabak	Rural	1,810	1,554		Landlocked
112410010		Dongan-Pekong	Rural	1,873	1,781		Landlocked
112410012		Kabasagan	Rural	2,022	2,192		Landlocked
112410013		Kapok	Rural	1,259	1,242		Landlocked
112410014		Kauswagan	Rural	1,668	1,651		Landlocked
112410015		Kibao	Rural	797	671		Landlocked
112410016		La Suerte	Rural	1,858	1,702		Landlocked
112410017		Langa-an	Rural	765	723		Landlocked
112410019		Lower Marber	Rural	1,476	1,314		Landlocked
112410022		Manga	Rural	3,910	3,596		Landlocked
112410023		New Katipunan	Rural	2,247	2,097		Landlocked
112410024		New Murcia	Rural	1,340	1,391		Landlocked
112410025		New Visayas	Rural	2,283	2,461		Landlocked
112410026		Población	Rural	6,034	6,154		Landlocked
112410027		Saboy	Rural	2,201	1,906		Landlocked
112410028		San Jose	Rural	1,318	1,262		Landlocked
112410029		San Miguel	Rural	1,210	767		Landlocked
112410030		San Vicente	Rural	800	774		Landlocked
112410031		Saub	Rural	595	528		Landlocked
112410032		Sinaragan	Rural	2,343	1,909		Landlocked
112410033		Sinawilan	Rural	4,940	4,369		Landlocked
112410034		Tamlangon	Rural	961	907		Landlocked
112410036		Tibongbong	Rural	2,058	867		Landlocked
112410035		Towak	Rural	829	1,871		Landlocked
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				60,493	56,755

Overview of the Municipality of Matanao and its barangays.

Padada: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112411000

2020 Population: 29,878

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Población/Non-Población:	Coastal/Inland:
112411001		Almendras (Pob.)	Rural	3,773	3,845		Población	Inland
112411002		Don Sergio Osmena, Sr.	Rural	725	606		Non-Población	Inland
112411003		Harada Butai	Rural	2,595	2,128		Non-Población	Inland
112411005		Limonzo Lower	Rural	1,707	1,143		Non-Población	Coastal
112411016		Limonzo Upper	Rural	2,958	2,413		Non-Población	Inland
112411004		Lower Katipunan	Rural	668	902		Non-Población	Inland
112411006		Malinao Lower	Rural	1,474	1,154		Non-Población	Inland
112411017		Malinao Upper	Rural	1,316	1,145		Non-Población	Inland
112411007		N C Ordaneza District (Pob.)	Rural	2,160	2,042		Población	Inland
112411008		Paligue Northern	Rural	1,850	1,627		Non-Población	Inland
112411014		Paligue Southern	Rural	1,821	1,613		Non-Población	Inland
112411009		Palili	Rural	1,318	1,104		Non-Población	Inland
112411010		Piape	Rural	1,453	1,512		Non-Población	Coastal
112411011		Punta Piape	Rural	1,390	1,141		Non-Población	Coastal
112411012		Quirino District (Pob.)	Rural	1,700	1,656		Población	Inland
112411013		San Isidro	Rural	1,914	1,533		Non-Población	Inland
112411015		Tulogan	Rural	1,056	1,023		Non-Población	Inland
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				29,878	26,587

Overview of the Municipality of Padada and its barangays.

Santa Cruz: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112412000

2020 Population: 101,125

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Población/Non-Población:	Coastal/Inland:
112412001		Astorga	Urban	12,263	12,041		Non-Población	Coastal
112412002		Bato	Urban	7,902	6,965		Non-Población	Coastal
112412003		Coronon	Urban	9,766	8,979		Non-Población	Coastal
112412004		Darong	Urban	5,328	4,576		Non-Población	Coastal
112412005		Inawayan	Urban	8,598	6,309		Non-Población	Coastal
112412006		Jose Rizal	Rural	1,261	1,480		Non-Población	Inland
112412009		Matutungan	Rural	1,070	868		Non-Población	Inland
112412010		Melilia	Rural	880	810		Non-Población	Inland
112412011		Población Zone I	Urban	9,024	8,216		Población	Inland
112412019		Población Zone II	Rural	6,089	5,004		Población	Inland
112412020		Población Zone III	Urban	12,123	11,148		Población	Coastal
112412021		Población Zone IV	Urban	6,976	6,549		Población	Coastal
112412013		Saliducon	Rural	879	847		Non-Población	Inland
112412014		Sibulan	Urban	6,370	5,832		Non-Población	Inland
112412015		Sinoron	Rural	1,535	1,383		Non-Población	Inland
112412016		Tagabuli	Rural	2,895	2,556		Non-Población	Coastal
112412017		Tibolo	Rural	1,377	1,314		Non-Población	Inland
112412018		Tuban	Urban	6,789	6,110		Non-Población	Coastal
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				101,125	90,987

Overview of the Municipality of Santa Cruz and its barangays.

Sulop: Municipality

Philippine Standard Geographical Code # 112414000

2020 Population: 35,151

PSGC #	Bry #	Barangay Name:	Rural//Urban:	Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):	Hectares sq:	Coastal/Inland:
112414001		Balasinon	Rural	787	711		Coastal
112414002		Buguis	Rural	772	738		Inland
112414003		Carre	Rural	366	382		Inland
112414004		Clib	Rural	456	421		Inland
112414005		Harada Butai	Rural	1,178	984		Inland
112414006		Katipunan	Rural	936	924		Inland
112414007		Kiblagon	Rural	2,186	2,386		Inland
112414008		Labon	Rural	1,232	1,301		Inland
112414009		Laperas	Rural	736	831		Inland
112414010		Lapla	Rural	218	199		Inland
112414011		Litos	Rural	704	714		Inland
112414012		Luparan	Rural	1,442	1,394		Inland
112414013		Mckinley	Rural	1,853	1,694		Inland
112414014		New Cebu	Rural	1,081	1,030		Inland
112414015		Osmeña	Rural	609	572		Inland
112414016		Palili	Rural	2,004	1,874		Coastal
112414017		Parame	Rural	771	723		Inland
112414018		Población	Urban	8,025	7,274		Población-Inland
112414020		Roxas	Rural	733	675		Inland
112414021		Solongvale	Rural	1,139	1,156		Inland
112414022		Tagolilong	Rural	797	771		Inland
112414023		Tala-o	Rural	1,725	1,704		Inland
112414024		Talas	Rural	2,041	1,930		Inland
112414025		Tanwalang	Rural	1,687	1,704		Inland
112414026		Waterfall	Rural	1,673	1,521		Inland
				Pop. (2020):	Pop. (2015):
				35,151	33,613

Overview of the Municipality of Sulop and its barangays.