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Sarangani, Davao Occidental

Sarangani
Municipality
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
Map of Davao Occidental with Sarangani highlighted
Sarangani is located in Philippines
Sarangani
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 (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
118605000
Electorate 13,318 voters as of 2016
Website www.saranganidavsur.gov.ph

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.

Balut Island

Sarangani Island

Municipal officials 2013-2016:



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