| Glan | |
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| Map of Sarangani showing the location of Glan. | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | |
| Barangays | 31 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Victor James B. Yap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 610.30 km2 (235.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 102,676 |
| • Density | 168.2/km2 (435.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9517 |
| Income class | 1st class |
Glan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to 2007 census, it has a population of 102,676 people in 16,990 households.
Glan is located on the west by Sarangani Bay, on the north by Davao del Sur, and on the south by the Celebes Sea. It is largely based on agriculture with a high level production of copra. Aquaculture is the second biggest income earner, notably milkfish and shrimps culture. Other agricultural products are coconuts, maize, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, pork, eggs, beef, and fish.
The economy has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport. It has also benefited from its political role as the seat of the provincial government.
According to the last general elections, it has a total voting population of 44,197 voters.
| Population Census of Glan | |||
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| Census | Pop. | Rate | |
| 2000 | 83,051 |
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| 2007 | 102,676 | 2.97% | |
Gumasa is renowned in the SOCSARGEN area because of its white sand beaches
Glan is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.
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