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Samal (Island Garden City of Samal)

Davao del Norte

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Samal is famous for its white-sand beaches, clear waters, diving spots, and the world-renowned Monfort Bat Sanctuary. The sanctuary is recognized by Guinness World Records for having the largest colony of Geoffroy's rousette fruit bats in a single cave. Hagimit Falls, Pearl Farm, and numerous island beaches make Samal one of Mindanao's best-known island destinations.

Type
City
Province
Davao del Norte
Region
Davao Region
Island
Mindanao
Area Size
301.3
Latitude
7.05
Longitude
125.7333

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Festivals

Island Garden City of Samal Founding Anniversary
Samal, Davao del Norte

Island Garden City of Samal Founding Anniversary

Every 1st week of March

The IGACOS Festival is a week-long celebration held every first week of March to commemorate the fou
Pangapog Festival
Samal, Davao del Norte

Pangapog Festival

August 1 - 7

The Pangapog Festival is a vibrant thanksgiving celebration in the Island Garden City of Samal, held
Island Garden City of Samal Festival
Samal, Davao del Norte

Island Garden City of Samal Festival

Every 1st week of March

The Island Garden City of Samal Festival is an annual celebration in Samal, Davao del Norte, commemo
Santa Cruz Parochial Fiesta
Samal, Davao del Norte

Santa Cruz Parochial Fiesta

May 2

The Santa Cruz Parochial Fiesta is an annual religious celebration held on May 2 in the Island Garde
Kabasan Festival
Samal, Davao del Norte

Kabasan Festival

May 21 - 28

The Kabasan Festival is a spectacular coastal celebration in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao

White Nights Festival
Samal, Davao del Norte

White Nights Festival

Every 3rd week of June

The White Nights Festival is a spectacular event celebrated in the Island Garden City of Samal, Dava

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