Sarangani, Davao Occidental

Sarangani, officially the Municipality of Sarangani (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Sarangani; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sarangani), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,515 people. [3]

For the province, see Sarangani.
Sarangani
Municipality
Municipality of Sarangani
Seal
Nickname(s): 
  • Gateway to Southern Philippines
  • Hot Springs Capital of Davao Occidental
  • Philippine Backdoor to Indonesia
Motto(s): 
Sarangani Bayan Natin, Sarangani Paraiso Natin!
Map of Davao Occidental with Sarangani highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Sarangani
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 5°24′43″N 125°25′19″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionDavao Region
ProvinceDavao Occidental
District Lone district
Founded1980
Barangays12 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorVirginia T. Cawa
 • Vice MayorJerry T. Cawa Jr.
 • RepresentativeLorna Bautista-Bandigan
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate15,130 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total97.72 km2 (37.73 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Highest elevation
(Mount Balut)
1,131 m (3,711 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total22,515
 • Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
 • Households
5,632
Economy
 • Income class4th municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence35.47% (2018)[4]
 • Revenue₱115,029,859.46 (2020)
 • Assets₱222,668,878.84 (2020)
 • Expenditure₱109,732,644.99 (2020)
 • Liabilities₱64,365,137.98 (2020)
Service provider
 • ElectricityDavao del Sur Electric Cooperative (DASURECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8015
PSGC
118605000
IDD : area code +63 (0)82
Native languagesDavawenyo
Cebuano
Sarangani
Sangirese
Tagalog
Websitewww.saranganidavsur.gov.ph

Geography
Map of the Sarangani islands

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. It is the municipality of the Philippines bordering Indonesia.

Climate

Sarangani has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate to heavy rainfall year-round.

Climate data for Sarangani
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 31.5
(88.7)		 31.8
(89.2)		 32.4
(90.3)		 32.7
(90.9)		 32.0
(89.6)		 31.1
(88.0)		 30.8
(87.4)		 31.1
(88.0)		 31.4
(88.5)		 31.8
(89.2)		 31.9
(89.4)		 31.7
(89.1)		 31.7
(89.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.4
(79.5)		 26.6
(79.9)		 27.1
(80.8)		 27.5
(81.5)		 27.3
(81.1)		 26.6
(79.9)		 26.3
(79.3)		 26.5
(79.7)		 26.7
(80.1)		 27.0
(80.6)		 27.0
(80.6)		 26.8
(80.2)		 26.8
(80.3)
Average low °C (°F) 21.4
(70.5)		 21.5
(70.7)		 21.8
(71.2)		 22.3
(72.1)		 22.6
(72.7)		 22.2
(72.0)		 21.9
(71.4)		 22.0
(71.6)		 22.1
(71.8)		 22.2
(72.0)		 22.1
(71.8)		 21.9
(71.4)		 22.0
(71.6)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 169
(6.7)		 137
(5.4)		 119
(4.7)		 118
(4.6)		 165
(6.5)		 168
(6.6)		 159
(6.3)		 115
(4.5)		 114
(4.5)		 162
(6.4)		 166
(6.5)		 160
(6.3)		 1,752
(69)
Source: Climate-Data.org[5]

Barangays

Sarangani is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.

Balut Island

  • Batuganding
  • Konel
  • Lipol
  • Mabila (Poblacion)
  • Tinina
  • Gomtago
  • Tagen
  • Tucal

Sarangani Island

  • Patuco (Sarangani Norte) (includes Olanivan islet)
  • Laker (Sarangani Sur)
  • Camahual
  • Camalig

Demographics
Population census of Sarangani
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 11,960—    
1990 15,003+2.29%
1995 16,648+1.97%
2000 18,391+2.16%
2007 20,394+1.44%
2010 23,290+4.95%
2015 24,039+0.60%
2020 22,515−1.28%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [6] [7] [8][9]

Economy

Government

Municipal officials 2013-2016:

  • Mayor: Virginia Cawa
  • Vice Mayor: Jerry Cawa
  • Councilors:
    • Alfredo Lora
    • Sergio Tablingon
    • Adelan de Arce
    • Jamere Ismael
    • Lorencio Angin
    • Windy Grace Gomez
    • Jovanie Amierol
    • Arturo Olarte, Jr.

References
  1.  Municipality of Sarangani | (DILG)
  2. "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. Census of Population (2020). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. "Climate: Sarangani". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  6. Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of Davao del Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  10. "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  11. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  12. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  13. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  14. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.


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