Digos City, Davao del Sur

Digos City is a 2nd class component city and capital of Davao del Sur, Davao Region (Region XI). The 2020 PSA Census recorded a population of 175,594 across 26 barangays. The city covers approximately 307.86 kmu00b2. Located about 58 km south of Davao City, Digos serves as the gateway to southern Davao Region.

Digos is located on the coastal plain of Davao Gulf, with Mount Apo visible to the northwest. The terrain transitions from flat agricultural land near the coast to rolling foothills inland. The climate is tropical with rainfall distributed throughout the year.

Digos is an agricultural trading centeru2014Davao del Sur is a major rice-producing province. The city also trades in coconut, banana, and mango. The commercial district along Rizal Avenue is growing. The city hosts regional government offices as the provincial capital. Proximity to Davao City provides economic spillover benefits.

Digos is well-connected by road to Davao City (about 1.5 hours via the Pan-Philippine Highway). Bus and van services operate frequently. The city does not have a commercial airport; the nearest is Davao City's Francisco Bangoy International Airport. The city is on the main highway connecting Davao to General Santos and Cotabato City.

Residential lots range from PHP 2,500u201310,000 per sqm, with Digos offering a more affordable alternative to Davao City. Subdivision developments by Camella and local builders offer house-and-lot packages at PHP 1.5u20134 million. Commercial lots along the national highway command PHP 10,000u201320,000 per sqm. The city's proximity to Davao City is its main selling point.

Key institutions include the University of Mindanao (Digos campus), Digos City National High School, and Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology. Healthcare is served by Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital and private clinics.

Digos benefits from the Davao City economic gravityu2014it is close enough for commuting but offers much lower property prices. For investors, the Digosu2013Davao corridor is a growth area as Davao City expands southward. The city also serves as a base for travelers heading to Mt. Apo's southern approach.

Davao del Sur, Davao City, Mount Apo, General Santos City, Davao Region