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Digos
Component City

City of Digos
Lungsod ng Digos (Tagalog)

Seal

Nickname(s):
"City of Sweet Mangoes"
"Clay Capital of Mindanao"
"Champion City of Good Governance"
"Gate City of the South"
Motto: "Abante Digos!"

Map of Davao del Sur with Digos highlighted

Digos
Location within the Philippines

Coordinates:

0645N 12521ECoordinates:

Country

Philippines

Region

Davao (Region XI)

Province

Davao del Sur

District

1st District

Founded

July 19, 1949

Cityhood

September 8, 2000

Barangays

26

0645N 12521E

Government[1]
Mayor

Joseph Roble Peas

Area[2]
Total

287.10 km2 (110.85 sq mi)

Population (2010)[3]
Total

149,891

Density

520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)

Demonym(s)

Digoseo

Time zone

PHT (UTC+8)

ZIP code

8002

Dialing code

82

Income class

2nd class city

Digos, officially the City of Digos (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Digos; Filipino: Lungsod ng Digos), is
a second class city in and capital of the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. The city lies on the
western shores of the Davao Gulf and southern foothills of Mount Apo on the island of Mindanao,
centrally located between the two major cities in Mindanao, Davao City and General Santos City. As
of the 2010 census, it has a population of 149,891 people. [3]
It is considered as part of Metropolitan Davao.
It is known for its sweet-juicy 'carabao variety mango,' sold locally and exported abroad, thus being
dubbed as the Mango Capital City of the Philippines. It is also considered as The Gate City Of The
South.
On September 8, 2000, Digos was converted into a city.[4]
Contents
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1History

2Geography
2.1Barangays

3Demographics

4Economy

5Local government

6Fiestas and festivals

7Infrastructure
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7.1Transportation

7.2Hospitals/healthcare facilities

8Education
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8.1Tertiary

8.2Secondary

8.3Elementary

9Media

10Notable people from Digos

11References

12External links

History[edit]
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In the early days, Digos was a watercourse, a meeting place of inhabitants belonging to
the Austronesianssettled along the southern foothills of Mt. Apo. The Digos River meets the Davao
Gulf and it is ideal for fishing and bathing.
During the Spanish Era, a group of natives carrying bows and arrows were approached by some
Spaniards traversing the very fertile tracts of land in Davao. One Lopez Jaena Pacheco, a
conquistador during the administration of Governor Claveria serving as the head of the group,
inquired about the name of the place from the barefooted natives. Believing that the Spaniards were

asking where they were bound to, the natives answered "Padigus", which means "to take a bath".
Since then the place was identified as Digos.
As a portion of the "food bowl" of the province of Davao del Sur, otherwise known as the Padada
Valley, Digos lured many migrants, majority of whom came from the Visayas and Ilocos regions to
settle permanently in the area. Before World War II, an enterprising American by the name of N.E.
Crumb leased 10.24 km and transformed the place into an Abaca Plantation. This became the hub
of economic activity in the locality during those days.
Digos was occupied by the Japanese troops in 1942.
In 1945, through the brave efforts of the combined forces of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the
local Davaoeo guerrilla units from the Davao peninsula, and the United States military, the
Japanese soldiers were defeated.
Through the initiation of then Congressman Apolinario Cabigon, Digos, became a regular
municipality in 1949 by virtue of Presidential Executive Order No. 236, dated July 19, 1949 issued by
President Quirino. Its Coverage included the barrios of Tres de Mayo, Goma Bansalan, Matanao,
Darapuay and the Poblacion where the seat of government was located. Before its creation into a
municipality, Digos was a barrio of Sta. Cruz, a town 16 kilometers away. On 19 July 1949, the town
was formally inaugurated with Benito Rabor appointed as Mayor.
Digos in later years, before its conversion into a city, was regarded as the capital town of the
Province of Davao del Sur, long before it gained the status of a First Class Municipality in 1993,
being center for trade, commerce and education, accruing to its strategic location at the cross point
of two principal thoroughfares in the south.
In July 1998, the bid to convert into a city was moved and initiated by Hon. Mayor Arsenio A. Latasa,
considering its very satisfactory qualifications required for in R.A. 7160
House Bill No. 5672 dated November 24, 1998, of Congress authored by Hon. Congressman
Douglas Ra. Cagas, led to the drafting of Republic Act 8798, converting the Municipality of Digos
into a component City of Davao del Sur, which was signed by President Joseph E. Estrada on July
14, 2000, and ratified by the Digoseos on September 8, 2000.

Geography[edit]
Digos shares common boundaries with the municipalities of Hagonoy in the south, Bansalan in the
north and northwest by Siranagan and Miral Creek and with Sta. Cruz in the northeast. It is bounded
in the east by the Davao Gulf. It has a total land area of 28,710 hectares (70,900 acres) consisting of
26 barangays; nine (9) of which comprise the poblacion or urban center.[2]
The land topography of Digos City ranges from hilly to mountainous in the north-northeast portion
and flat and slightly rolling at the coastal barangays, while the urban area and the surrounding
barangays in the south portion are generally flat. Generally, climate in Digos falls under the fourth
type while wind direction is prevalent from northeast to southwest. On the other hand, rainfall is
evenly distributed throughout the year wherein during the period from 1995 to 2000, there was no
observed extreme dry or wet season.

Barangays[edit]
Digos City is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.[2]

Population
(2007)

Barangay

Population
(2010)[3]

Urban/Rural

Aplaya

14,775

15,409

Urban

Balabag

1,206

1,226

Rural

Binaton

2,765

2,034

Rural

Cogon

5,559

5,993

Rural

Colorado

2,276

2,323

Rural

Dawis

4,244

4,584

Urban

Dulangan

1,592

1,329

Rural

Goma

3,469

3,676

Rural

Igpit

3,078

3,471

Rural

Kiagot

4,319

4,679

Rural

Lungag

286

567

Rural

Mahayahay

773

772

Rural

Matti

5,093

5,328

Urban

Kapatagan (Rizal)

8,403

10,162

Urban

Population
(2007)

Barangay

Population
(2010)[3]

Urban/Rural

Ruparan

3,175

2,873

Rural

San Agustin

1,895

2,143

Rural

San Jose (Balutakay)

5,419

6,072

Urban

San Miguel (Odaca)

12,148

13,813

Urban

San Roque

839

951

Rural

Sinawilan

4,820

4,539

Rural

Soong

1,140

1,277

Rural

Tiguman

1,239

1,625

Rural

Tres de Mayo

14,590

15,475

Urban

Zone 1 (Pob)

14,052

13,754

Urban

Zone 2 (Pob)

9,439

8,071

Urban

Zone 3 (Pob)

18,920

17,745

Urban

Demographics[edit]
Population census of Digos City

Source: National Statistics Office[3][5]

Economy[edit]
Agriculture is a major component of Digos City economy. Some 9,330 households or 37% of the
total households are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. Of the total households dependent
on agriculture, 91% are engaged in farming and the remaining 9% in fishing. The total area devoted
to agriculture covered 8, 944.1 hectares, representing 31% of the total land area of Digos. The more
important agricultural crops grown in the area include coconut, sugarcane, mango and banana.
Among the agricultural crops, the staple crops rice and corn are the most widely grown.

Local government[edit]
Elected officials 2013-2016:[1]

Mayor: Joseph R. Penas (Liberal Party)

Vice Mayor: Reynaldo S. Hermosisima (Liberal Party)

City Councilors:

Josef F. Cagas (Nacionalista)

Eddie C. Cadilig, Sr. (Liberal Party)

Michael R. Latasa (Liberal Party)

Johari G. Baa (Nacionalista)

Concepcion R. Cadungog (Nacionalista)

Milagros C. Llanos (Liberal Party)

Rey Q. Ayo (Liberal Party)

Francisco B. Tongcos (Nacionalista)

Serafin S. Senajon, Jr. (Liberal Party)

Millenium M. Garcia (Liberal Party)

Fiestas and festivals[edit]

Sinulog sa Digos - every January 15

San Isidrio Labrador - every May 15

Padigosan Festival - every July 19

Mary Mediatrix - every August 22

Araw ng Digos - every September 8

GKK/BEC (Gagmay'ng Kristohanong Katilingban/Basic Ecclessial Community) Fiestas Depends on the feast day of the patron saint.

Infrastructure[edit]
Transportation[edit]
Local means of transportation is served by almost 5,000 tricycles known locally as just "Pedicab".
Transportation to its barangays and adjacent municipalities are served by single
Motorcycles(SKYLAB/HABAL-HABAL), Multicabs, Jeepneys, and L300 Vans. Public Utility Vans also
served routes to and from the cities of Davao, Cotabato, Kidapawan, Tacurong-Isulan, Koronadal
and General Santos.
Bus Company operating in the city of Digos:

Mindanao Star (General Santos City, Davao City & Cotabato City)

Davao Metro Shuttle (Tagum City)

Yellow Bus Lines Inc. (General Santos City/Koronadal City)

Grand Transport Corp. (Tacurong City)

SEMTRAMPCO (Digos City)

Tacurong Express (Tacurong City)

Davao ACF Bus Line (Malita, Davao del Sur)

Hospitals/healthcare facilities[edit]

Digos Doctors Hospital Inc.

CM Torregosa Birthing Home and Woman Center

Medical Center Of Digos Cooperative

Gonzales-Maranan Clinics & Hospital

Davao Del Sur Provincial Hospital

Dominican Hospital Inc.

Sunga Hospital Inc.

Llanos Medical Clinic & Hospital

Paulino Hospital

Masong-song Clinic & Hospital

Davao Del Sur Medical Specialist

Digos Medical Multi-test

Bethlehem Birthing Center

Monarca Lying Inn Clinic

Mayor's Birthing Place

Kayden-Blaise Birthing Home

Education[edit]
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Public and private schools in Digos City:

Tertiary[edit]

Cor Jesu College (private, catholic)

University of Mindanao Digos Campus (private, non-sectarian)

Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur (private)

Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of

John Paul II Seminary (theological school, Diocese of Digos)

PRIME Innovations, Technical and Vocational School [PITVS] (Private, Non-Sectarian)

Southern Mindanao Computer College (private)

Philippine International Technological School (private)

Adventure College Of Technology And Science (private)

Mindanao Technological Institute (private)

Digital Systems Institute (private)

Digos Institute Of Technical Education (private)

Secondary[edit]

Digos City National High School

Cor Jesu College High School Department

Digos City National High School

Holy Cross Academy Inc.

The Lighthouse Accelerated Christian School

Polytechnic College of Davao del Sur High School Department

Digos City National High School Igpit Extension

Kapatagan National High School

Aplaya National High School

Ruparan National High School

Digos City National High School Soong Extension

Igpit National High School

Digos City National High School - Balabag High School Annex

Digos Central Adventist Academy - Lapu lapu Ext.

Elementary[edit]

Ramon Magsaysay Central Elementary School

Digos City Central Elementary School

Pedro Garcia Elementary School

San Agustin Elementary School

Don Mariano Marcos Elementary School

San Roque Elementary School

Dulangan Elementary School

Mahayahay Elementary School

The Lighthouse Accelerated Christian School

Balabag Elementary School

Kiagot Elementary School

Cor Jesu College Elementary Department

Digos SDA Elementary School, Inc. - Rizal Avenue

Digos Central Adventist Academy - Lapu lapu Ext.

Southwill Learning Center

Adventist Elementary School of Digos City, Inc.

Pedro V. Basalan Elementary School

Remedios Saplala Elementary School

Aplaya Elementary School

Dawis Elementary School

San Miguel Elementary School

Isaac Abalayan Elementary School

Colorado Elementary School

Igpit Elementary School

Ruparan Elementary School

Kapatagan Elementary School

Napan Goma Elementary School

Cogon Elementary School

Soong Elementary School

Binaton Elementary School

Badiang Elementary School

Tiguman Elementary School

DAMAS Elementary School (Goma Digos City)

Media[edit]

DXNR Energy FM - 91.1 MHz - Ultra Sonic Broadcasting Inc.

DXKO Gold FM - 103.1 MHz - Kalayaan Broadcasting System Inc.

DXRG R.U FM - 104.7 MHz - University of Mindanao Broadcasting Network

DXMA Muews Radio - 96.7 MHz - Sagay Broadcasting Corp./Kakampi Multi-Media Agency

DXPM Supreme FM - 91.9 MHz - Aedis Media Services Corporation

DXIG Prime FM - 106.3 Happy Radio MHz - Prime Broadcasting Network

DXDA Charm Radio - 94.3 MHz - Andolana - PFCA Broadcasting Network

DXDS Radyo Ukay - 1161 kHz - University of Mindanao Broadcasting Network

DXML Radyo Malaya - 1071 kHz - Kayumanggi Broadcasting System Corp. (Defunct)

Ratsada Arangkada Balita Monthly Newspaper - Ratsada Arangkada Balita [6]

Kastigador Balita Mindanao weekly news paper - KBM news agency

Sur Cable Channels:

Channel 9 - DXKO-TV9 GOLD FM/Hulagway Channel

Channel 16 - RAB TV (Ratsada Arangkada Balita) - Ratsada Arangkada Balita[7]

Channel 31- Ate Bheng TV

Channel 37- Kakampi TV UHF 37 (earial tv) Sagay Broadcasting Corp./Kakampi Multi-Media
Agency

Notable people from Digos[edit]

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