Sarangani, officially the Municipality of Sarangani (; ), is a municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 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 Davao del Sur, through Presidential Decree No. 1550 signed by President Ferdinand Marcos. 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.
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.
Climate Sarangani has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) with moderate to heavy rainfall year-round.
Barangays Sarangani is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of either puroks or sitios.
Balut Island Batuganding Gomtago Konel Lipol Mabila (Poblacion) Tagen Tinina Tucal
Sarangani Island Camahual Camalig Laker (Sarangani Sur) Patuco (Sarangani Norte)
Demographics
Due to its proximity to Indonesia, the town also has a significant population of migrants from the Sangihe-Talaud region, including several generations of Indonesian families. As early as 1918, Indonesians extensively planted coconuts in the municipality. Sarangani is also used by Indonesians as a transit point on their way to mainland Mindanao.
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
Sarangani Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System