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
Vice-Governor
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