Location & Surroundings

Davao is a city in Davao Region, Philippines with 1,848,947 inhabitants, at 13 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 980 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport, 7 km away.

Also known as: Lungsod ng Dabaw · ダバオ · دافاو · 达沃市 · Давао · Central

Overview

Davao City is city of the Philippines — TL lungsod ng Pilipinas.

It is located in Davao Region, Metro Davao, Philippines.

Established in 1848-06-29.

The population is about 1,848,947 (2024).

It covers about 2,444 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 13 metre.

Also known as: City of Davao

Media

Image

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Flag

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms Davao City Ph official seal.png

Locator map

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Logo

Logo Davao City logo.svg

Banner

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Davao Region
  • Area 2,444 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 4' 23" N, 125° 36' 46" E
  • Elevation DEM: 13 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,848,947
  • Pop. Density 34,964 p/km²
  • Built-up 39.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Alternate Names

tl
Lungsod ng Dabaw
ja
ダバオ
ar
دافاو
zh
达沃市
ru sah sr uk bg
Давао
de fr
Davao
Central
pam
Davao Lakanbalen
fa
داوائو سیتی
af
Davao Stad
ko
다바오
is
Davaó
ilo
Ciudad ti Davao
ceb
Dakbayan sa Davao
war
Syudad han Davao

Weather in Davao City

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Davao City, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 W/m2.

Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
38 %
Precip
0.04 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.8 1.2 306 86 1,010.0 - / 0.00 38 0.0 n/a
6h 26.6 0.8 1 79 1,012.1 0.03 / 0.03 23 112.0 n/a
12h 29.4 2.4 103 68 1,007.8 0.32 / 0.35 30 853.7 n/a
18h 26.9 1.4 284 79 1,010.6 0.93 / 1.28 100 187.3 n/a
Tomorrow 24.8 1.5 296 80 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.04 93 0.0 n/a
30h 26.8 0.6 106 75 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 71 92.5 n/a
36h 29.1 3.6 135 71 1,008.6 0.55 / 0.55 83 840.0 n/a
42h 26.7 1.8 180 81 1,011.8 2.22 / 2.77 100 186.2 n/a
Wednesday 25.1 2.4 240 80 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.53 100 0.0 n/a
54h 27.0 2.3 185 74 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 71 105.7 n/a
60h 28.8 3.8 137 69 1,008.9 0.22 / 0.22 64 839.2 n/a
66h 26.7 3.7 170 79 1,011.2 0.07 / 0.28 100 176.7 n/a
Thursday 25.3 1.7 231 80 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Davao City?
Now 24.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Davao City today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Davao City?
Local time is 10:18. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Davao City?
Davao City is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Davao City?
Population about 1,848,947.
What is the elevation of Davao City?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Davao City located?
It is at 7.07306, 125.61278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Davao City in?
It is in Philippines.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-09-24
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