Sarangani | |
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Municipality | |
Nickname(s): The Paradise of the South; Southern Island of the Philippines; Gateway to Southern Philippines; Hot Springs Capital of Davao Occidental |
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Motto: " Sarangani Bayan Natin, Sarangani Paraiso Natin! " | |
Map of Davao Occidental with Sarangani highlighted |
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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 | |
• Mayor | Jerry T. Cawa |
Area | |
• Total | 97.72 km2 (37.73 sq mi) |
Population (2015 census) | |
• Total | 24,039 |
• Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
ZIP code | 8015 |
Dialing code | +63 (0)82 |
Income class | 4th municipal income class |
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Electorate | 13,318 voters as of 2016 |
Website | www |
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.
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.
Sarangani is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.
Municipal officials 2013-2016: