Davao Gulf
Davao Gulf is a gulf situated in the southeastern portion of Mindanao in the Philippines. It has an area of 5,200 km2 (2,000 sq mi) or about 520,000 hectares. Davao Gulf cuts into the island of Mindanao from the Philippine Sea. It is surrounded by all five provinces in the Davao Region. The largest island in the gulf is Samal Island. Davao City, on the Gulf's west coast, is the largest and busiest port on the gulf. The Bagobo and the Kaagan / Kalagan, who are the indigenous Lumad tribes endemic to Davao, are known inhabitants of the said gulf.
| Davao Gulf | |
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Davao Gulf near Talikud Island, south of Davao City | |
Davao Gulf Location within the Philippines Davao Gulf Davao Gulf (Philippines) | |
| Location | Mindanao Island |
| Coordinates | 6°30′00″N 125°58′35″E |
| Type | Gulf |
| Etymology | Davao |
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