Sarangani, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| 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 (2013) | 97.72 km2 (37.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 22,515 |
| Density (2020) | 230 / km2 (597 / 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 2020 Census was 22,515. This represented 7.10% of the total population of Davao Occidental province, or 0.43% of the overall population of the Davao Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 230 inhabitants per square kilometer or 597 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sarangani has 12 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batuganding | 9.81% | 2,209 | 2,200 | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| Camahual | 5.35% | 1,205 | 1,262 | -4.52% | -0.97% |
| Camalig | 5.15% | 1,160 | 1,166 | -0.51% | -0.11% |
| Gomtago | 3.98% | 895 | 797 | 12.30% | 2.47% |
| Konel | 9.51% | 2,142 | 2,140 | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Laker | 6.77% | 1,524 | 1,797 | -15.19% | -3.41% |
| Lipol | 7.22% | 1,625 | 2,173 | -25.22% | -5.93% |
| Mabila | 23.33% | 5,253 | 5,147 | 2.06% | 0.43% |
| Patuco | 12.35% | 2,781 | 2,942 | -5.47% | -1.18% |
| Tagen | 6.20% | 1,397 | 1,563 | -10.62% | -2.34% |
| Tinina | 6.39% | 1,439 | 1,861 | -22.68% | -5.27% |
| Tucal | 3.93% | 885 | 991 | -10.70% | -2.35% |
| Sarangani Total | 22,515 | 24,039 | -6.34% | -1.37% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sarangani for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,082,321.62.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Households
The household population of Sarangani in the 2015 Census was 24,037 broken down into 5,842 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,990 | 2,684 | 5.58 | |
| 16,648 | 3,110 | 5.35 | |
| 18,391 | 3,546 | 5.19 | |
| 20,394 | 4,219 | 4.83 | |
| 23,290 | 5,117 | 4.55 | |
| 24,037 | 5,842 | 4.11 |
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.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 608 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,863 | 11.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,127 | 13.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,481 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,398 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,228 | 9.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,999 | 8.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,751 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,440 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,228 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,139 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 881 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 657 | 2.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 434 | 1.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 353 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 184 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 137 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 131 | 0.54% |
| Total | 24,039 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sarangani grew from 11,960 in 1980 to 22,515 in 2020, an increase of 10,555 people over the course of 40 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.37%, or a decrease of 1,524 people, from the previous population of 24,039 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 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% | |
| 22,515 | -1.37% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sarangani for the year 2019 was 15,130, broken down into 7,918 males and 7,212 females.
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, South Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Kidapawan, Cotabato, and Davao City. The nearest municipalities are Glan, Sarangani, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, Malapatan, Sarangani, Maasim, Sarangani, Alabel, Sarangani, and Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental. 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, 68.56 kilometers (42.60 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Alabel, Sarangani, 77.68 kilometers (48.27 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, 92.19 kilometers (57.29 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)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- 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.