Mount Diwata
Mount Diwata, colloquially nicknamed as Diwalwal, is a remote 1,261-metre (4,137 ft) high range of volcanic mountain and biodiversity area in Davao Region in the eastern part of Mindanao island of Philippines. Rich in gold and copper ores and mines, it is spread across the 3 municipalities: (a) Monkayo in the province of Davao de Oro; as well as (b) Cateel and (c) Boston in the province of Davao Oriental. Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the oldest written document in Philippines dated to 900 CE, refers to Mount Diwata.
| Mount Diwata | |
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Mt. Diwata volcanic range Mt. Diwata volcanic range | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,261 m (4,137 ft) |
| Coordinates | 7°49′26″N 126°06′38″E |
| Geography | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region |
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| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
It is a host to multiple high–grade epithermal gold vein systems and porphyry copper deposits. Mount Diwata is now officially a barangay of Monkayo, with an estimated population of 12,000 to 20,000 in 2015, mainly in shanty towns of miners and their families including 1,000 female miners. It is located 160 km from Davao Airport, 80 km from Tagum City, 135 km from Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, 185 km from Butuan, 255 km from Malaybalay, 300 km from Surigao City airport and 363 km from Cagayan de Oro airport.