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How to Get to Davao del Norte

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GOING TO DAVAO DEL NORTE

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Davao del Norte covers a total area of 3,426.97 square kilometers (1,323.16 sq mi) occupying the north-central section of the Davao Region. The province borders Agusan del Sur to the north, Bukidnon to the west, Compostela Valley to the east, and Davao City to the south.

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How to get to Davao del Norte:

By Air

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Fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (or Davao International Airport), located approximately 51 kilometers south of Tagum City. There are daily flights to and from major cities in the Philippines and weekly flights to Singapore and Manado, Indonesia.

The airport is 1- to 1.5-hour ride from Tagum City. Upon arrival at the airport, metered taxicabs are available and flag down rate is P30 (~0.64 USD) for units with aircon. The taxicabs or PUBs will take you to the bus terminals located at Ecoland, Davao City and from there different kinds of buses and vans will take you to Tagum City.

By Sea

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The nearest seaport is Davao International Seaport (Sasa Wharf), located approximately 51 kilometers south of Tagum City. There are ferries that travel from Manila to Davao with a 2-day travel time. There are also routes going to and from the various islands of the country, including Cebu, Iloilo, and Zamboanga.

Travel time from Sasa Wharf to Tagum is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes via private or public transport.

By Land

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Tagum City can be reached by land boarding Philtranco Bus from Pasay City via Bicol Region then to Samar, Leyte. From Leyte, the bus will board a ferry boat to Surigao City then to Butuan City and to San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. Travel time is three days, but you will enjoy the scenic views of the Philippine Island from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao. Read More: http://filipinohomes.com/blog/how-to-get-to-tagum-city/