Sarangani, Davao Occidental

For the province, see Sarangani.
Sarangani
Municipality

Map of Davao Occidental with Sarangani highlighted
Sarangani

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 05°24′N 125°28′E / 5.400°N 125.467°E / 5.400; 125.467Coordinates: 05°24′N 125°28′E / 5.400°N 125.467°E / 5.400; 125.467
Country Philippines
Region Davao (Region XI)
Province 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 8015
Dialing code 82
Income class 4th
Website www.saranganidavsur.gov.ph

Sarangani is a fourth class municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, 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]

Balut Island

Sarangani Island

Demographics

Map of the Sarangani islands
Population census of Sarangani
YearPop.±% 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]

References

  1. 1 2 "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: Davao Occidental". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 12 May 2014.

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