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Davao Region, Philippines – Philippines Flag

Current Date And Time In Davao Region, Philippines

Monday, 27 July 2026
16:09:15 PHT
Capital: Davao City
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 5,243,536
Area: 50,640.07 km²
State Code: DA

States Near To Davao Region


Find states and regions closest to Davao Region in Philippines with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Philippines and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Philippines

📍 Davao Region Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Davao Region from our regional database:

Capital CityDavao City
Total Population5,243,536
Land Area50,640 km²
Population Density103.55 / km²
Center Latitude7.3042° N
Center Longitude126.0893° E
Average Elevation1,019 m (3,344 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Caraga Caraga106 mi171 km92 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Northern Mindanao Northern Mindanao108 mi174 km94 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Soccsksargen Soccsksargen120 mi193 km104 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao124 mi200 km108 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Zamboanga Peninsula Zamboanga Peninsula202 mi326 km176 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Central Visayas Central Visayas222 mi357 km193 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eastern Visayas Eastern Visayas349 mi561 km303 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Western Visayas Western Visayas352 mi567 km306 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Maluku North Maluku413 mi665 km359 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sonsorol Sonsorol443 mi713 km385 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Davao Region


Explore countries nearest to Davao Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Davao Region supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan749 mi1,206 km651 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei751 mi1,208 km652 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong822 mi1,323 km714 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao841 mi1,354 km730 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam910 mi1,465 km791 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Davao Region. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Davao Region (You)Philippines5,243,53650,640103.55
CaragaPhilippines2,804,78821,47869.14
Northern MindanaoPhilippines5,178,32620,496119.76
SoccsksargenPhilippines4,462,77622,513114.95
Autonomous Region in Muslim MindanaoPhilippines3,256,14012,53610.64
Zamboanga PeninsulaPhilippines3,943,83717,05777.66
Central VisayasPhilippines6,545,60315,896103.92
Eastern VisayasPhilippines4,547,15023,25166.96
Western VisayasPhilippines4,730,77112,82960.64
North MalukuIndonesia1,300,00031,98340.60
SonsorolPalau10030.02

🏆 Philippines State Rankings

How does Davao Region rank within Philippines? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Davao Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Calabarzon16,195,042
National Capital Region13,484,462
Central Luzon12,422,172
Central Visayas6,545,603
Bicol Region6,082,165
Ilocos5,301,139
Davao Region ⭐5,243,536
Northern Mindanao5,178,326
Western Visayas4,730,771
Eastern Visayas4,547,150

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Davao Region, Philippines

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Davao Region is a state or region within Philippines in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Davao Region is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Davao Region to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Davao Region to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Philippines — see Philippines state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Davao Region

This page also lists countries nearest to Davao Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Philippines page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Davao Region using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Davao Region.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Davao Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Philippines. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Davao Region MapView the Davao Region satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Davao RegionExplore all cities and towns in Davao Region for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Philippines Country DataGet complete Philippines data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Davao Region

How is the distance from Davao Region to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Davao Region map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Davao Region mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Davao Region to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Davao Region in Philippines?

See the States Near To Davao Region table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Davao Region below the states table, or compare all Philippines states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Philippines?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Philippines state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.