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Administrative region of the Philippines
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Davao Region is on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. It used to be one province, but it has since been divided into five.
By bus
Philtranco and Davao Metro Shuttle has daily bus trips from Manila down into Davao City via AH26. They take the ferry between Leyte and Surigao.
By ferry
A ferry connects Davao City with the Indonesian port of Bitung.
Davao Metro Shuttle serves the cities of Davao, Panabo, and Tagum. Most of their buses are intercity buses, but some are minibuses.
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The regional center and largest city.
Capital of Davao del Sur
An "Island City" which provides a nature refuge near Davao City
Small city midway between Davao City and Tagum
Capital of Davao Oriental
Capital of Davao del Norte
the highest mountain in the Philippines
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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