Sarangani, officially the Municipality of Sarangani (; ), is a

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in the

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. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,515 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.

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

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, through Presidential Decree No. 1550 signed by President

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. On October 28, 2013, the municipality was ceded to

as a result of a

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, in which the majority of voters approved the creation of the new province.

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

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island in the

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. The municipality shares a maritime border with

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Climate

Sarangani has a

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(Af) with moderate to heavy rainfall year-round.

Barangays

Sarangani is politically subdivided into 12

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s. Each barangay consists of

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s while some have

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. '' Balut Island'' * Batuganding * Konel * Lipol * Mabila (

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) * Tinina * Gomtago * Tagen * Tucal '' Sarangani Island'' * Patuco (Sarangani Norte) * Laker (Sarangani Sur) * Camahual * Camalig

Demographics

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

External links

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Sarangani Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index
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