Sarangani, Davao Occidental
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History
On June 11, 1978, the islands of Sarangani and Balut were carved out from the municipality of Jose Abad Santos to form the new municipality of Sarangani, then in Davao del Sur, through Presidential Decree No. 1550 signed by President Ferdinand Marcos.[1] On October 28, 2013, the municipality was ceded to Davao Occidental as a result of a plebiscite, in which the majority of voters approved the creation of the new province.[2]
Geography
The municipality consists of two major islands (the eponymous Sarangani Island and Balut Island) and one minor islet (Olanivan Island), collectively called the Sarangani Islands, located just south of mainland Mindanao island in the Celebes Sea. The municipality shares a maritime border with Sangihe Islands Regency of Indonesia.[3]
Climate
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Barangays
Sarangani is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. Balut Island
- Batuganding
- Konel
- Lipol
- Mabila (Poblacion)
- Tinina
- Gomtago
- Tagen
- Tucal
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- Laker (Sarangani Sur)
- Camahual
- Camalig
Demographics
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Economy
Government
Municipal officials 2022-2025:
- Mayor: Adelan B. de Arce
- Vice Mayor: Mariano C. Lagudas
- Councilors:
- Arthon M. Gantongan
- Dionisio D. Wao Jr.
- Alexis C. Forones
- Jay William J. Olarte
- Biyal A. Malong
- Rodilo P. Dalumpines
- Steven A. Olarte
- Jomarie A. Olarte
References
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External links
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- Sarangani Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
- [[[:Template:NSCB detail]] Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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