Samal Postal Codes: 8119 | Davao del Norte, Davao Region

Key Facts

Samal, officially known as the Island Garden City of Samal, is a 1st class component city in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. Located in the Davao Region of Mindanao, Samal occupies the entire Samal Island in the Davao Gulf, positioned just 2 kilometers off the coast from Davao City. With a total land area of approximately 301.3 square kilometers, Samal is the largest resort city in the Philippines and serves as a major tourist destination in Southern Mindanao. The city is administratively divided into 46 barangays and had a population of approximately 116,771 people as of the 2020 census. Known for its pristine white sand beaches, particularly the famous Kaputian Beach and Hagimit Falls, Samal has earned the nickname 'Island Garden City of Samal' due to its lush tropical vegetation and abundant floral resources. The city's economy is primarily driven by tourism, agriculture, and fishing, with coconut production being a significant agricultural activity. As a key destination for accessing comprehensive postal code information for Southern Mindanao, Samal provides detailed location data for its numerous barangays and coastal communities.