Davao Cityis ahighly urbanized cityonMindanao,Philippines. As of the 2015 census, it had a population of 1,632,991 people, making it thethird-most-populous city in the Philippinesand the most populous in Mindanao.It is the center ofMetro Davao, thethird most populous metropolitan area in the Philippines(as of 2015 census with a population of 2.5 million, after Metro Manila's 12.8 million andMetro Cebu's 2.8 million).The city serves as the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanaoand the regional center ofDavao Region. Davao is home toMount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. Davao is also known as the "Durian Capital" of the Philippines.
Davao City is constantly described by its residents and the national media as arguably among one of the safest cities in the Philippines, however this has been met with criticism, especially bythe people from Metro Manila.