Sarangani, Province of Davao Occidental
Type | municipality |
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Island group | Mindanao |
Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
Province | Davao Occidental |
Barangay count | 12 |
Postal code | 8015 |
Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea |
Philippine major island(s) | Balut, Sarangani |
Area (2007) | 97.72 km2 (37.73 sq mi) |
Population (2015) | 24,039 |
Density (2015) | 246 / km2 (637 / sq mi) |
Coordinates | 5° 25' North, 125° 25' East (5.4123, 125.4215) |
Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.0 meters (134.4 feet) |
Sarangani is a coastal municipality in the province of Davao Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 97.72 square kilometers or 37.73 square miles which constitutes 4.52% of Davao Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 24,039. This represented 7.60% of the total population of Davao Occidental province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 246 inhabitants per square kilometer or 637 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sarangani has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
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Batuganding | 9.15% | 2,200 | 2,018 | 9.02% | 1.66% |
Camahual | 5.25% | 1,262 | 1,226 | 2.94% | 0.55% |
Camalig | 4.85% | 1,166 | 1,049 | 11.15% | 2.03% |
Gomtago | 3.32% | 797 | 782 | 1.92% | 0.36% |
Konel | 8.90% | 2,140 | 2,087 | 2.54% | 0.48% |
Laker | 7.48% | 1,797 | 1,785 | 0.67% | 0.13% |
Lipol | 9.04% | 2,173 | 2,128 | 2.11% | 0.40% |
Mabila | 21.41% | 5,147 | 5,429 | -5.19% | -1.01% |
Patuco | 12.24% | 2,942 | 2,697 | 9.08% | 1.67% |
Tagen | 6.50% | 1,563 | 1,306 | 19.68% | 3.48% |
Tinina | 7.74% | 1,861 | 1,803 | 3.22% | 0.60% |
Tucal | 4.12% | 991 | 980 | 1.12% | 0.21% |
Sarangani Total | 24,039 | 23,290 | 3.22% | 0.60% |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, the annual regular revenue of Sarangani for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,082,321.62.
details
Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
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2009 | 38,377,034.91 | – |
2010 | 40,993,134.15 | 6.82% |
2011 | 44,045,809.03 | 7.45% |
2012 | 45,761,395.03 | 3.90% |
2013 | 50,421,978.71 | 10.18% |
2014 | 57,163,405.81 | 13.37% |
2015 | 64,430,561.17 | 12.71% |
2016 | 70,082,321.62 | 8.77% |
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Demographics
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sarangani is 5 to 9, with 3,127 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 131 individuals.
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Age group | Population (2015) |
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Under 1 | 608 |
1 to 4 | 2,863 |
5 to 9 | 3,127 |
10 to 14 | 2,481 |
15 to 19 | 2,398 |
20 to 24 | 2,228 |
25 to 29 | 1,999 |
30 to 34 | 1,751 |
35 to 39 | 1,440 |
40 to 44 | 1,228 |
45 to 49 | 1,139 |
50 to 54 | 881 |
55 to 59 | 657 |
60 to 64 | 434 |
65 to 69 | 353 |
70 to 74 | 184 |
75 to 79 | 137 |
80 and over | 131 |
Total | 24,039 |
Historical population
The population of Sarangani grew from 11,960 in 1980 to 24,039 in 2015, an increase of 12,079 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.60%, or an increase of 749 people, from the previous population of 23,290 in 2010.
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Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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– | – | |
– | – | |
– | – | |
11,960 | – | |
15,003 | 2.29% | |
16,648 | 1.97% | |
18,391 | 2.16% | |
20,394 | 1.44% | |
23,290 | 4.95% | |
24,039 | 0.60% |
Location
The municipal center of Sarangani is situated at approximately 5° 25' North, 125° 25' East, in the island of Balut. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.0 meters or 134.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Sarangani are General Santos, Koronadal, Digos, Tacurong, Kidapawan, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Glan, Jose Abad Santos, Malapatan, Maasim, Alabel, and Don Marcelino. Its distance from the national capital is 1,125.72 kilometers (699.49 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Glan, Sarangani, 51.33 kilometers (31.90 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 60.60 kilometers (37.66 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Malapatan, Sarangani, 63.49 kilometers (39.45 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N13°W)
- Maasim, Sarangani, 68.39 kilometers (42.49 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Alabel, Sarangani, 77.68 kilometers (48.27 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, 92.26 kilometers (57.33 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
Nearest cities
- General Santos, 82.37 kilometers (51.18 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 136.28 kilometers (84.68 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 147.48 kilometers (91.64 miles) to the North (N3°W)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 163.33 kilometers (101.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 180.23 kilometers (111.99 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
- Davao City, 183.81 kilometers (114.22 miles) to the North (N6°E)
Distance from Manila: 1,125.72 kilometers (699.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 24,039, ranked 1,115 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 37.73 square kilometers, ranked 1,036 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 246 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 820 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.60%, ranked 1,021 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.