The Philippines is divided into 17 regions. The area of Mindanao is divided into the following:
| Region | Regional center | Town and Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | Pagadian City |
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| Northern Mindanao (Region X) | Cagayan de Oro City |
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| Davao Region (Region XI) | Davao City |
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| SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | Koronadal City |
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| Caraga (Region XIII) | Butuan City |
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| Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) | Cotabato City |
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SOCCSKSARGEN = SOuth Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, SARangani, and GENeral Santos City

