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Davao del Sur is a province in the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Digos City and the province is one of the top producers of rice and corn in the country.
An Overview of Davao del Sur
Cities: The province is politically subdivided into 9 municipalities and 2 cities. The cities are Digos City and Davao City. The municipalities include Bansalan, Hagonoy, Kiblawan, Magsaysay, Malalag, Matanao, Padada, Santa Cruz, and Sulop.
Land Area: Davao del Sur has a total land area of 2,163.98 square kilometers.
Population: As of the 2020 census, the province has a population of 632,588 people.
Economic Situation: The province is primarily agricultural, but is also engaged in mining, forestry, and commercial fishing. The principal crops of the area include rice, corn, coconut, abaca, ramie, coffee, and variety of fruits and root crops. Davao del Sur is a leading producer of abaca fiber in the Davao Region.
Real Estate Market Situation: The real estate market in Davao del Sur is growing, with a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties available. The province’s real estate market is driven by its growing economy, increasing population, and the development of infrastructure projects. The province’s real estate market offers a variety of options from affordable to high-end properties.
Exploring the Cities of Davao del Sur
Davao City
Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Davao Region of the Philippines. It is the third-most populous city in the Philippines after Quezon City and Manila, and the most populous in Mindanao. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,825,450 people.
The city has a total land area of 2,443.61 square kilometers, making it the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. It is located on the southeastern shore of Mindanao, at the mouth of the Davao River, and serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanao.
Economically, Davao City is categorized as a first-class city, and the economic hub of the Davao Region and Mindanao. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture and agri-industries, with major products including bananas, pineapples, and orchids. It is also known as the “Durian Capital of the Philippines” for its large-scale production of durian. The city is also a major hub for business process outsourcing (BPO) companies.
Regarding the real estate market, Davao City has been experiencing a boom in recent years. The city’s real estate industry is one of the fastest-growing in the country, with numerous residential, commercial, and industrial projects being developed. The city’s robust economy, coupled with its strategic location and quality of life, have made it an attractive destination for property investors.
Digos
Digos, officially known as the City of Digos, is a 2nd class component city and the capital of the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 188,376 people.
The city has a total land area of 287.10 square kilometers. It is located on the western shores of Davao Gulf and the southern foothills of Mount Apo on the island of Mindanao. Digos is centrally located between the three major cities in Mindanao: Davao City in the north, General Santos in the south, and Cotabato City in the west.
Economically, Digos is classified as a 2nd city income class. The city’s economy is primarily agricultural, with a significant number of households dependent on farming and fishing. Major agricultural products include coconut, sugarcane, mango, and banana. The city is known for its sweet-juicy ‘carabao variety mango,’ which is sold locally and exported abroad, earning it the title of the Mango Capital City of the Philippines.
Source: wikipedia
