Discover the Wonders

Not knowing to people, my hometown is a nice place to live. We’ve got several extravagant beach resorts, breathtaking views from up hill, quality schools, recreation spots and good people.

Santa Maria is a municipality in the Province of Davao del Sur. It’s a 2 hours drive from the heart of Davao City. The municipality is very accessible since we have 3 bus companies lined up to accommodate the residents and the visitors as well.

Santa Maria is divided into 22 Barangays.

Poblacion (This is where I reside)

Down South:
Basiawan 7.5km

Left West:
San Isidro 3km
Pongpong 4.5km
Cadaatan 6km
Santo Rosario 7.5km
Santo Niño 7.8km
San Roque 8km
Kidadan 9.5km
Buca 9.5km
Datu Daligasao - 13km
San Antonio 21km
San Pedro 29km
Datu Intan 33km
Kinilidan 37km
San Juan 38km

Right East:
Mamacao 6km
San Agustin 7km
Tanglad 7.5km
Malalag Tubig 9km
Kisulad 9.5km
Ogpao 12km

*Barangays are arranged according to the distance away from Poblacion.

The people of Santa Maria speak several languages. These includes Tagacaulo(Kinaulo), Cebuana (Bisaya), Ilokano, Tagalog and Chavakano.

Travel Tips:
On the way to Santa Maria from Davao City, you are expected to pass through the Municipality Santa Cruz, Digos, Sulop, Padada, and Malalag before you reach Santa Maria.

Come and join me as I reminisce, travel and discover the hidden beauty of Santa Maria.

* photos are courtesy of Bob Martin of www.mindanao.com and www.liveinthephilippines.com, thank you.