What is Mindanao?
Mindanao is the 2nd largest island of the Philippines, lying on the southern parts of the archipelago.
How big is the Island of Mindanao?
Mindanao is the 19th largest and 7th most populous island of the world. Its area is roughly 97,350 square kilometers (37,660 square miles), while the population is around 25 million (as of 2019).
What are the major cities of Mindanao?
Davao, the capital of Mindanao s the largest city on Mindanao. Other notable cities include Zamboanga, General Santos, Cotabato, Ozamis, Cagaya de Oro and Gingoog.
What are the highest mountains in Mindanao?
The highest peak in Mindanao is Mount Apo that reaches a height of 9,689 feet (2,954 meters) above sea level, making it also the highest summit in the Philippines. The second place goes to Mount Katanglad, at 9,637 feet (2,938 meters), while the bronze medal is given to Kalatungan Mountains, still above 9,000 feet at 9,446 ft (2,880 m).
