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

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Map of the Sarangani islands

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

Sarangani Island

  • Patuco (Sarangani Norte) (includes Olanivan islet)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Laker (Sarangani Sur)
  • Camahual
  • Camalig

Demographics

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Economy

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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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