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- A major municipality of the then undivided Davao Province since June 23, 1941.
- Became a Component City of Davao del Norte Province by virtue of RA 8472 last March 7, 1998.
- Only 56 kilometers from Davao City or 1 hour travel via any motorized vehicle.
- One of the PAIC (Provincial Agri-Industrial Center) areas in Region XI.
- 19,200 hectares, total land area.
- 156,588 total population as of September 1995 NSO survey.
- Estimated population as of 1998 is 180,000 more or less.
- Parochial Town Fiesta celebrated every last Sunday of November.
- Has a One-Stop Action Center for investors thru the City Investment Promotion Office (CIPO).
- Has 3 hotels, several Inns, Lodging Houses.
- Has an approved CDP/Land Use Plan.
- Has 23 banking institutions.
- Has 5,500 business establishments.
- Has 4 college institutions and various vocational schools.
- Has 9 hospitals and various clinics.
- Has 24 hours available land transportation for Davao City.
- Water requirements is serviced by Tagum Water District.
- Power requirement is serviced by Davao Del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO).
- Telecommunication Services are Available.
- Government Support Facilities:
- New Tagum Public Market (TPM).
- Tagum Livestock Auction Center (TLAC).
- Tagum Overland Transport Integrated Terminal (TOTIT).
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