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Component city in Davao del Norte, Philippines
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Samal, formally known as Island Garden City of Samal is a city in Davao del Norte, is made up of Samal Island and the smaller Talikud Island in the Davao Gulf, making it a part of Mindanao island group. It is part of the Metropolitan Davao area and is 2 km away from Davao City, the largest city and the primary economic center of Mindanao.
By ferry
There are passenger ferries to or from Davao City through the Sasa Port (Port of Davao).
By bus
The nearest bus station is in Davao City, though it is possible to get down near Sasa Port to catch a ferry
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