Monkayo, Davao de Oro

The name “Monkayo” is derived from a gigantic tree towering on top Tandawan mountains and its northern tip, in between and immediately adjacent to the Agusan River. The tree is called “Mondabon Kayo” (Mondabon Tree). It was, however, shortened by the first settlers of the area to “Monkayo”.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkayo

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Church in town: 𝐒𝐭. 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tagum was established in 1960. It is located in the Municipality of Monkayo, Province of Davao de Oro. The Parish Fiesta is celebrated every 31st day of July.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

During the Second World War, Monkayo was made an important military outpost. The 81st Military Division under the command of Col. Kangleon was established in the Poblacion and was named Camp Kalaw.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨:

- Awao Falls in Monkayo Davao de Oro

- St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish

- Awao Falls

- Magdagandang Falls

𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨:

- None in the list

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨:

- Dea Formilleza (Pinay actress/singer)