Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental
| Jose Abad Santos | |
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| Coordinates: 05°55′N 125°39′E / 5.917°N 125.650°ECoordinates: 05°55′N 125°39′E / 5.917°N 125.650°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Davao (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| District | Lone District of Davao Occidental |
| Founded | August 1, 1948 |
| Barangays | 26 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | James Y. Joyce |
| • Vice Mayor | Ester L. Sioco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 600.06 km2 (231.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 76,332 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 8014 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)82 |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| 118602000 | |
| Electorate | 35,707 voters as of 2016 |
| Website | www |
Jose Abad Santos is a 1st class municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 76,332 people.
It is the southernmost municipality on the mainland of Mindanao island. The coastal town is the second largest municipality in Davao Occidental after Malita.
The Municipality of Jose Abad Santos was formerly a part of Malita town. It was later established as a separate town on August 1, 1948 and was originally named "Trinidad". The barrio of Caburan became its poblacion or town center. In 1954, the municipality was renamed to Jose Abad Santos by Republic Act no. 1206, in honor of the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, who died a martyr during World War II.
Jose Abad Santos is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.
Municipal officials 2013-2016:
Vast natural resources can be found, such as the wide stretch of mangroves of the municipality. Milkfish and tilapia breeding, as well as copra production, are the primary source of income for its people. The long stretch of beaches with brown, black and white sands, together with abundant marine life offshore are the primary natural attractions of Jose Abad Santos.
The municipality can be reached by public utility vehicles plying from Davao City and Digos City via the Pan-Philippine Highway. Past the town of Sulop is the junction with Davao del Sur Provincial Highway. Turning east at the junction, head south on the provincial highway to the town of Malita. And to the said municipality, habal-habal or passenger motorcycles ply to the adjacent town Don Marcelino.
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