ABOUT DAVAO CITY
Davao City is one of the most important cities on the island of Mindanao, and is the largest city in the Philippines in area. Its international airport and seaport is one of the busiest cargo hubs in the southern Philippines. Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province, though it is often grouped as part of Davao del Sur. The city is also the regional center for Davao Region (Region XI). It is one of the world's largest cities in terms of land area, occupying more than 2,400 square kilometers. Davao City has a population of around 1.2 million people but an estimated 2 million people are in the city during the day for work and other activities.
Davao City is located at 7°30' North, 126°0' East (7.5, 126.0). [1] According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 1,147,116 people in 240,057 households.
It is currently known as a centre of BPO operations in the the Philippines. The city is projected to rake in at least 5 billion US dollars in annual revenue by 2010, according a CITEM report.
FAST and USEFUL FACTS
These are quick facts you will find useful during your visit here in our beautiful city of Davao.
The People
Davao City has a good mix of locals as well as tourists and migrants.
Generally, the locals are very friendly, and always willing to extend a hand out for guests of the City. The people here are very modern, quite tech savvy, and quite skilled in their own different ways.
Languages
Dialects Spoken davaoano, other dialects include Tagalog, Chinese, Muslim, majority can speak and understand English.
Ethnic Groups
Malay mixed with Chinese and Spanish ancestry.
Climate
Davao City is considered the world's largest city in terms of land area which is 2,443.6 square kilometers. It has an estimated population of 1,006,84 accounting to 19% of the entire Southern Mindanao region. It is the second biggest urabn market within the East ASEAN Growth Polygon.
Clothing
Lightweight summer clothing is sufficient. Jackets may be used for slightly more formal occasions. A light suit would be appropriate for business. Clothes for men and women is much like the West. Wear naturalfibre, lightweight clothing. You'll feel more comfortable. Bring shorts, hat sunglasses, bathing suit, insect repellent, flashlight, sun block cream, tough shoes for walking, rubber slippers for the beach. Pack tissue paper in your purse as public toilets almost never have any.
Electricity
Most areas are supplied with 220 volts, 60 cycles,Over 600 mw. A plug with 2 flat parallel prongs is the norm.220/250 volts, 50 cycles AC, 110V adapters available upon request.Davao has a 220-volt electrical system. Some hotels provide 110-volt electrical system. You may inquire from hotel front office about the availability of transformers.
Teledensity
Main lines in use: 6.98 million; mobile cellular: 11.35 million.
Geography
Davao City is the capital of Region XI or the Southern Mindanao region of the Philippines. Considered as one of the fastest growing regions in the country, it consists of the provinces of Davao, Davao Sur, Davao Oriental, Surigao del Sur and South Cotabato an the cities of Davao and General Santos.
Population
Philippines: 83,407,700
Davao: 951 000
Religion
Roman Catholic 83.83%, Islam 2.36% Protestant 4.50%
Literacy
93% (Province-wide) 97% (davao City). 96%
Time Zone
+8 GMT. Philippine standard time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Meantime. EDT +13 hours.
Business Hours
Banks and Government offices:
Banks are usually open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
Offices:
Government and private offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays; though some may open on Saturday, the weekend is generally considered day off.
Shops (Hours vary):
Most shops open at 10:30 a.m., closing at around 7 p.m. Lunch hour is usually from noon to 2 p.m.
Tipping
Bellhops expect a tip, as do waiters, taxi drivers, hairdressers, beauticians, and porters. Most hotels and restaurants add 10% service charge on top of the government tax. Tipping 5 15% of the bill appropriate if no service charge is included. P5 to P10 for bellboys, porters and like. 10% service charge is usually added to the bill. If not, 10% of the bill is adequate for the waiters.
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