Sarangani
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- For the municipality in Davao del Sur, see Sarangani, Davao del Sur.
Sarangani is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. Its capital is Alabel and borders South Cotabato to the north and Davao del Sur to the east. To the south lies the Celebes Sea. The province is divided into two parts, separated by the Sarangani Bay, and it used to be part of South Cotabato until it was made an independent province in 1992.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Sarangani
Region: SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Capital: Alabel
Population:
2000 census—410,622 (58th largest)
Density—138 per km² (23rd lowest)
2000 census—410,622 (58th largest)
Density—138 per km² (23rd lowest)
Area: 2,980.0 km² (47th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—7
Barangays—140
Congressional districts—1
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—0
Municipalities—7
Barangays—140
Congressional districts—1
Languages:
Governor: Miguel Rene A. Dominguez (2004-2007)
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[edit] People and culture
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[edit] Geography
[edit] Political
Sarangani is subdivided into 7 municipalities grouped into two parts, separated by the Sarangani Bay. The western part consists of Kiamba, Maasim, and Maitum, while the eastern part is composed of Alabel, Glan, Malapatan, and Malungon.
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[edit] Physical
[edit] History
Created by Repulic Act No. 7228 on March 16, 1992
