Glan, Sarangani
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| Coordinates: 05°49′N 125°12′E / 5.817°N 125.200°ECoordinates: 05°49′N 125°12′E / 5.817°N 125.200°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sarangani |
| District | Lone district |
| Barangays | 31 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Victor James "Tata" B. Yap |
| • Vice Mayor | Vivien Yap |
| Area | |
| • Total | 610.30 km2 (235.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 118,263 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9517 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)83 |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class |
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| Electorate | 59,434 voters as of 2016 |
| Languages | Cebuano, Filipino, English |
| Website | www |
Glan is a first class municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 118,263 people.
Glan is located on the west by Sarangani Bay, on the north by Davao Occidental, 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.
After the surrender of all regular forces in the Philippines in 1942, Glan was apparently not occupied for some time by the Japanese. On May 2, 1943, 170 Japanese and supporting forces landed. These landings were fiercely contested by guerrilla forces, who, outnumbered and outgunned, retreated from the area.
Glan is politically subdivided into 31 barangays.
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