Mati City, Davao Oriental

Mati City is a 5th class component city and capital of Davao Oriental, Davao Region (Region XI). The 2020 PSA Census recorded a population of 147,547 across 26 barangays. The city covers approximately 668.53 kmu00b2. Located on the southeastern coast of Mindanao facing the Pacific Ocean, Mati is the easternmost provincial capital in the Davao Region.

Mati is a coastal city with a long beachfront along the Pacific Ocean. The iconic Sleeping Dinosaur Island (so named because its shape resembles a sleeping dinosaur) is visible from the city's Pujada Bay viewpoint. The terrain includes coastal plains, rolling hills, and forested mountains. The climate is tropical with high rainfall.

Mati's economy is based on agriculture (coconut, rice, corn), fishing, and emerging tourism. The city is the trading center for Davao Oriental's agricultural products. Tourism is growing around Subangan Museum, Pujada Bay, Waniban Island, and the city's beach resorts. The province is one of the Philippines' top copra (coconut oil) producers.

Mati is about 170 km from Davao City (about 3u20134 hours by road). Bus and van services operate daily. The city does not have a commercial airport. The nearest airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City. The city is on the eastern Mindanao coastal road connecting to the Caraga region.

Mati offers affordable Pacific coast real estate. Residential lots range from PHP 1,500u20135,000 per sqm. Beachfront properties along Pujada Bay have tourism development potential at PHP 2,000u20135,000 per sqm. Agricultural land is very affordable. The market is limited but has long-term tourism upside.

Mati hosts the Davao Oriental State University and other educational institutions. Healthcare is served by the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center and private clinics.

Mati is the Philippines' gateway to the Pacific coast of Mindanao. The Sleeping Dinosaur viewpoint has become a social media sensation, driving tourism interest. For property investors, Mati offers Pacific coast property at very low prices with growing tourism potential. The main constraints are distance from major urban centers and limited infrastructure.

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