Sarangani, Davao Occidental
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| Sarangani | ||
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| Nickname(s): The Paradise of the South; Southern Island of the Philippines; Gateway to Southern Philippines; Hot Springs Capital of Davao Occidental |
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| Motto: " Sarangani Bayan Natin, Sarangani Paraiso Natin! " | ||
| {{#property:P242}} Map of {{#property:P131}} with Sarangani highlighted |
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| Country | [[{{#property:P17}}]] | |
| Region | Davao (Region XI) | |
| Province | [[{{#property:P131}}]] | |
| District | Lone District of Davao Occidental | |
| Founded | 1980 | |
| Barangays | 12 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Jerry T. Cawa | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 97.72 km2 (37.73 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 23,290 | |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | {{#property:P281}} | |
| Dialing code | {{#property:P473}} | |
| Income class | 4th | |
| Website | {{ |
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Sarangani is a fourth class municipality in the province of [[{{#property:P131}}]], Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 23,290 people.[3]
The municipality consists of 2 major islands (the eponymous Sarangani Island and Balut Island) and 1 minor islet (Olanivan Island), collectively called as the Sarangani Islands, located just south of Mindanao in the Celebes Sea.
Barangays
Sarangani is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.[2]
- Batuganding
- Konel
- Lipol
- Mabila (Poblacion)
- Tinina
- Gomtago
- Tagen
- Tucal
- Patuco (Sarangani Norte) (includes Olanivan islet)
- Laker (Sarangani Sur)
- Camahual
- Camalig
Demographics
File:Sarangani islas.jpg
Map of the Sarangani islands
| Population census of Sarangani | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 15,003 | — |
| 1995 | 16,648 | +1.97% |
| 2000 | 18,391 | +2.16% |
| 2007 | 20,394 | +1.44% |
| 2010 | 23,290 | +4.95% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Local government
Municipal officials 2013-2016:[1]
- Mayor: Virginia Cawa
- Vice-Mayor: Jerry Cawa
- Councilors:
- Alfredo Lora
- Sergio Tablingon
- Adelan de Arce
- Jamere Ismael
- Lorencio Angin
- Windy Grace Gomez
- Jovanie Amierol
- Arturo Olarte, Jr.
References
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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Jose Abad Santos Sarangani Strait |
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Philippine Sea | ||
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Celebes Sea Marore Islands |
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