Top 5 Most Populated Cities For Doing Business in Mindanao
When it comes to the Philippines, much is said about Luzon, more people are talking about the booming Visayas, but little is heard about Mindanao. Not that we want to isolate the region – it’s just that everyone thinks it’s too far. Come to think of it, how much do you know about Mindanao, really? Are you familiar with the rest of the cities other than Davao? How often do you hear people say, “When I retire, I’d like to buy a property and have my home in Mindanao”?
Mindanao is the second largest island in the country with over 20 million inhabitants in 2010. It is surrounded by smaller islands with the same name, serving as home to over 5 million people. Most people live in the city of Davao, which is hailed as the 'Safest City in the Philippines' again and again. Others settled in Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos City, and Butuan City. There you have the top five most populated cities in Mindanao.
Davao City
Kicking off with Davao, this 1st class highly urbanized city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km. It has the greatest number of residents in the country after Quezon City and Manila. Many people love to fly to Davao for the beautiful Samal island, which is less crowded and commercialized compared to other tourists spots in the country such as Cebu, Boracay, and Palawan. There are 80,000 friendly people who would make sure that you enjoy your stay on the island. There are no shopping malls, traffic, pollution, and noise. Meaning, you can definitely have the retreat you're looking for while basking in the beauty of the beach.
Zamboanga City
This is called ‘The City of Flowers' as Zamboanga comes from the Malay word for “garden of flowers,” Jambangan. The city is now one of the busiest port cities in the country. As an additional trivia, did you know that Zamboanga is also "Asia's Latin City"? The reason for this is the residents' practice of the same traditions with Spain, like the regard for Our Lady of the Pilar (Patroness of Spain). In terms of delicacies, make sure that try Baolo and Satti when you visit the city.
Cagayan de Oro City
Cagayan de Oro is the capital of the city of Misamis Oriental. Governance here is independent from the rest of the province. CDO also serves as the business hub of Region X or the Northern Mindanao region. As for tourism, people love the place for the kayaking and white water rafting adventures in the CDO river. These are just some of the things you may enjoy in the city other than the week-long annual fiesta celebration in August, the Higalaay Festival.
General Santos City
Well, you may as well be familiar with General Santos City as People’s Champ Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s hometown. Imagine, a pride of the country, known around the world as the best boxer ever, came from a far city of Mindanao? What the city features is a state-of-the-art and modern communication facilities. It is at par with global standards, they said. These include the following, in both wired and mobile forms: Internet and network solutions, data, and voice provided by the biggest telecommunication companies in the country.
Butuan City
Formerly the capital of Rajahnate of Butuan, Butuan has a total population of 337,063 according to the 2015 census. There was a time it is known in the entire Philippine archipelago as the best in gold and boat manufacturing. In fact, it traded with Bengali, Majapahit, Srivijaya, Ming, and Champa coasts. As a visitor, among the things you may enjoy in Butuan are the low accommodation rates and the beautiful nearby beaches in Surigao.
Just like Visayas, Mindanao is continuously thriving and surprising people with many undiscovered destinations. It is less crowded and commercialized, so it’s a perfect choice if you want to relax or looking for a location for a rest house. After all, it’s your goal when flying away from Manila, right? It is also recommended for when you want to tour friends from other countries, as crime rate is low to none. There’s even more to discover – you’ve only read about 5 cities in this article!
Mindanao is the second largest island in the country with over 20 million inhabitants in 2010. It is surrounded by smaller islands with the same name, serving as home to over 5 million people. Most people live in the city of Davao, which is hailed as the 'Safest City in the Philippines' again and again. Others settled in Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos City, and Butuan City. There you have the top five most populated cities in Mindanao.
Davao City
Kicking off with Davao, this 1st class highly urbanized city has a total land area of 2,443.61 km. It has the greatest number of residents in the country after Quezon City and Manila. Many people love to fly to Davao for the beautiful Samal island, which is less crowded and commercialized compared to other tourists spots in the country such as Cebu, Boracay, and Palawan. There are 80,000 friendly people who would make sure that you enjoy your stay on the island. There are no shopping malls, traffic, pollution, and noise. Meaning, you can definitely have the retreat you're looking for while basking in the beauty of the beach.
Zamboanga City
This is called ‘The City of Flowers' as Zamboanga comes from the Malay word for “garden of flowers,” Jambangan. The city is now one of the busiest port cities in the country. As an additional trivia, did you know that Zamboanga is also "Asia's Latin City"? The reason for this is the residents' practice of the same traditions with Spain, like the regard for Our Lady of the Pilar (Patroness of Spain). In terms of delicacies, make sure that try Baolo and Satti when you visit the city.
Cagayan de Oro City
Cagayan de Oro is the capital of the city of Misamis Oriental. Governance here is independent from the rest of the province. CDO also serves as the business hub of Region X or the Northern Mindanao region. As for tourism, people love the place for the kayaking and white water rafting adventures in the CDO river. These are just some of the things you may enjoy in the city other than the week-long annual fiesta celebration in August, the Higalaay Festival.
General Santos City
Well, you may as well be familiar with General Santos City as People’s Champ Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s hometown. Imagine, a pride of the country, known around the world as the best boxer ever, came from a far city of Mindanao? What the city features is a state-of-the-art and modern communication facilities. It is at par with global standards, they said. These include the following, in both wired and mobile forms: Internet and network solutions, data, and voice provided by the biggest telecommunication companies in the country.
Butuan City
Formerly the capital of Rajahnate of Butuan, Butuan has a total population of 337,063 according to the 2015 census. There was a time it is known in the entire Philippine archipelago as the best in gold and boat manufacturing. In fact, it traded with Bengali, Majapahit, Srivijaya, Ming, and Champa coasts. As a visitor, among the things you may enjoy in Butuan are the low accommodation rates and the beautiful nearby beaches in Surigao.
Just like Visayas, Mindanao is continuously thriving and surprising people with many undiscovered destinations. It is less crowded and commercialized, so it’s a perfect choice if you want to relax or looking for a location for a rest house. After all, it’s your goal when flying away from Manila, right? It is also recommended for when you want to tour friends from other countries, as crime rate is low to none. There’s even more to discover – you’ve only read about 5 cities in this article!
