Davao Region, Philippines · Asia
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Mati is a city located in Davao Region, Philippines. With a population of 105,908, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mati sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mati to your route.
Mati, officially the City of Mati (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Mati; Filipino: Lungsod ng Mati / Siyudad ng Mati), is a component city and capital of the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines, located on the southeasternmost side of Mindanao and is part of Metropolitan Davao, the second-most populous metropolitan area inRead more
the Philippines, and its managing entity, the MDDA. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 147,547 people making it the most populous in the province.
Mati has three bays, namely Pujada, Mayo, and Balete. These bays were listed as "one" of the world’s most beautiful bays, a combined distinction for all three bays in the same city, by the association of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World (Les Plus Belles Baies du Monde) in 2022, hence the nickname 'The City of Beautiful Bays'.
The east side of Mount Hamiguitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, facing sunrise and the three bays of Mati, is located within Mati's territorial jurisdiction.
In the 2023 Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), Mati ranked 39th out of 114 overall on the competitive component cities in the Philippines. Since 2020, the city government of Mati has been a consistent recipient of the Department of the Interior and Local Government Seal of Good Local Governance, and Good Financial Housekeeping.
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Mati is located in Davao Region, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 6.9551 latitude, 126.2165 longitude.
Mati has a population of approximately 105,908 people, making it a city in Philippines.
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