Sarangani, Davao Occidental
| Sarangani | |
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| Municipality | |
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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 | |
| Motto: " Sarangani Bayan Natin, Sarangani Paraiso Natin! " | |
 Map of Davao Occidental with Sarangani highlighted | |
.svg.png)  Sarangani Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 05°24′N 125°28′E / 5.400°N 125.467°ECoordinates: 05°24′N 125°28′E / 5.400°N 125.467°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| 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 (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 24,039 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8015 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)82 |
| Income class | 4th municipal income class |
| PSGC | 118605000 |
| Electorate | 13,318 voters as of 2016 |
| Website |
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Sarangani is a 4th class municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 24,039 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 island in the Celebes Sea.
Barangays
Sarangani is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.
- Batuganding
- Konel
- Lipol
- Mabila (Poblacion)
- Tinina
- Gomtago
- Tagen
- Tucal
- Patuco (Sarangani Norte) (includes Olanivan islet)
- Laker (Sarangani Sur)
- Camahual
- Camalig
Demographics
Map of the Sarangani islands
| Population census of Sarangani | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1980 | 11,960 | — |
| 1990 | 15,003 | +2.29% |
| 1995 | 16,648 | +1.97% |
| 2000 | 18,391 | +2.16% |
| 2007 | 20,394 | +1.44% |
| 2010 | 23,290 | +4.95% |
| 2015 | 24,039 | +0.60% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][4][5][6] | ||
Local government
Municipal officials 2013-2016:
- 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
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 1 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Province: Davao Occidental". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "Province of Davao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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