Mati is a fifth-class City and the capital of Davao Oriental Province or known as the "Wonders of Paradise" blessed with many attractions and places that can be explored in short visits; featuring its beautiful islets, beaches, Historical attractions, and stunning sceneries.
Mati is from the Mandaya word Maa-ti, which refers to the creek downtown that dries quickly even in heavy rains. Mandaya language is widely spoken by the locals, but they can also communicate using Cebuano, Tagalog, and English languages.
