Monkayo is a first-class municipality located in the province of Davao De Oro, Philippines. Known as the home of the historically gold-rich Mount Diwata, also referred to as Diwalwal, Monkayo holds significant importance in the region. The municipality’s classification as a first-class municipality reflects its thriving economy and the overall development it has achieved.

BARANGAYS

It is divided into 21 barangays, namely:

  • Awao
  • Babag
  • Banlag
  • Baylo
  • Casoon
  • Inambatan
  • Haguimitan
  • Macopa
  • Mamunga
  • Mount Diwata (Mt. Diwalwal)
  • Naboc
  • Olaycon
  • Pasian (Santa Filomena)
  • Poblacion
  • Rizal
  • Salvacion
  • San Isidro
  • San Jose
  • Tubo-tubo (New Del Monte)
  • Upper Ulip
  • Union

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Governor

Dorothy “Dotdot” Gonzaga

Vice-Governor

Jayvee Tyron Uy

Congressman

Maricar Zamora

Mayor

Way Kurat Zamora

Vice-Mayor

Manuel Brillantes Jr.

Municipal Council Members

  • Manuel Zamora Jr.
  • Mary Ceniza
  • Allen Cabag
  • Joy Cabag
  • Tata Esguerra

FORMER OFFICIALS

Former Mayor

Ramil L. Gentugaya

Former Vice-Mayor

Joanna Aileen A. Gentugaya

Former Municipal Council Members

  • Jocelyn C. Burgos
  • Marlon H. Tumaob
  • Kimberly Benazir May R. Codilla
  • Joel D. Basañes II
  • Brendo T. Ceniza
  • Ronald T. Manzano
  • Avelino T. Cabag
  • Antonio F. Saavedra Jr.

TOURIST SPOT AND EVENTS

  • Awao Falls
  • Kumbilan Cave
  • Mount Diwalwal
  • Seven Waterfalls
  • Octagon Farm
  • Upper Ulip Hot Spring
  • Sagay and Pasian Falls
  • Binibining Monkayo
  • Kariyawan Festival
  • Araw ng Monkayo

WEBSITE

monkayo.gov.ph

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