Davao del Norte is one of four provinces that comprise Davao Region ( Region XI ).
The province is subdivided into eight (8) municipalities and three cities, with a total of 223 barangays represented as three congressional districts. The seat of the provincial government is at the capital city of Tagum.
Davao del Norte is one of the most progressive provinces in the region. The province is famous for its vast banana and fruit plantations, among the largest in the country. A visit to Davao del Norte would not be complete without having seen these vast tracts of banana plant trees stretching for kilometers in the rich alluvial plains just outside the capital.
Endowed with nature’s bountiful resources, such as caves, underground and cascading waterfalls, beaches, and mountain view parks, the province offers adventure tourism activities that include trekking, biking, rapelling, rock climbing, aqua sports, and more particularly, spelunking, or exploring the hundreds of documented caves that can be found in Kapalong, New Corella, Asuncion and San Isidro.
The Island Garden City of Samal, known for its white pristine beaches, great diving sites, and well preserved flora and fauna, is where most of the world-class resorts of the province are located, along with other tourist destinations dotting this island of adventure.
Moreover, the socio-demography of the province is a showcase of multi-culturalism where indigenous people, Muslims and Christians live together harmoniously. Davao del Norte is home to various tribal communities with diverse cultures that enrich the cultural fabric of the province.