Alabel, Sarangani
| Alabel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
| Municipality of Alabel | ||
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 Map of Sarangani with Alabel highlighted | ||
.svg.png)  Alabel Location within the Philippines | ||
| Coordinates: 06°05′N 125°17′E / 6.083°N 125.283°ECoordinates: 06°05′N 125°17′E / 6.083°N 125.283°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Soccsksargen (Region XII) | |
| Province | Sarangani | |
| District | Lone district | |
| Barangays | 12 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Mayor | Corazon S. Grafilo | |
| Area[2] | ||
| • Total | 510.98 km2 (197.29 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010)[3] | ||
| • Total | 75,477 | |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Alabelian | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 9501 | |
| Dialing code | +63 (0)83 | |
| Income class | 1st class | |
Alabel is a first class municipality and also the capital of the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 75,477 people.[3]
As of 2010, it has a total voting population of 41,279 voters.[2]
Barangays
Alabel is politically subdivided into 13 barangays.[2]
- Alegria
- Bagacay
- Baluntay
- Datal Anggas
- Domolok
- Kawas
- Ladol
- Maribulan
- Pag-Asa
- Paraiso
- Poblacion
- Spring
- Tokawal
- Kogonal
Demographics
| Population census of Alabel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1990 | 40,730 | — |
| 1995 | 46,527 | +2.52% |
| 2000 | 60,779 | +5.90% |
| 2007 | 71,872 | +2.34% |
| 2010 | 75,477 | +1.80% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
Economy
Alabel is largely based on agriculture with a high level production of dried coconut meat. Animal husbandry is the second biggest income earner, notably cattle farming. Other agricultural products are coconuts, maize, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, cotton, mangoes; goat farming, pork, eggs, beef; fish; charcoal; coconut weaving. It is adjacent to the highly urbanized sea port city of General Santos.
The economy has accelerated in the past decade driven by advances in global communication technology and the finishing of a modern highway that tremendously improved trade and transport.
References
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Province: SARANGANI". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alabel, Sarangani. |
- Alabel Municipal Profile at the Province of Sarangani Official Website
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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