DavaoOriental, Philippines

High score (8-10) · Your profile

Mati City is Davao Oriental's capital and has built a small reputation as a surf destination around Dahican Beach. The foreign visitor count is still very low, and in Mati proper a foreign man is a genuine novelty. The coastal scenery and surfing scene provide natural social contexts.

Mid score (6-8)

Davao Oriental is a long drive east from Davao City through winding mountain roads. Mati is functional as a city but small, and the social scene is limited to what the surf community and city center support. A good stop on a Mindanao road trip but not a standalone destination.

Lower score (below 6)

Davao Oriental is remote enough that the logistics significantly outweigh the social benefits for most foreign men. The province is beautiful but thin on urban amenities and social infrastructure. Unless surf is specifically your reason for being here, there are better-connected options in the Davao region.

What's the median income in DavaoOriental, Philippines?

$3k median

What's the typical marriage age for women in DavaoOriental, Philippines?

Women marry at 23

How common is a college degree in DavaoOriental, Philippines?

22% men have degree

What's the average male height in DavaoOriental, Philippines?

164 cm local avg

What's the average BMI for women in DavaoOriental, Philippines?

Local women avg 23.0