Location: General Santos
Mindanao, Philippines
Country: Philippines
Region: Soccsksargen (Region XII)
Province: South Cotabato (geographically only)
District: 1st District
Founded: August 18, 1947
Cityhood: 1968
Highly Urbanized City: September 5, 1988
Named for: General Paulino Santos
Barangays: 26 (see Barangays)
Government• Type: Sangguniang Panlungsod
• Mayor: Ronnel Chua-Rivera
• Vice Mayor: Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles
• Electorate: 247,470 voters (2016)
Area• Total: 492.86 km (190.29 sq mi)
Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)
Population (2015 census)• Total: 594,446
• Density: 1,200/km (3,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s): Gensanon
Time zone: PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code: 9500
PSGC: 126303000
IDD : area code: +63 (0)83
Climate type: tropical rainforest climate
Income class: 1st city income class
Local income (₱): 1,824,588,811.32 (2016)
Website: www.gensantos.gov.ph
Top Things to do in General Santos
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in General Santos, Mindanao
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General Santos, officially the City of General Santos, (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Heneral Santos; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Heneral Santos; Filipino: Lungsod ng Heneral Santos, referred to as General Santos City, and abbreviated as GenSan, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in Soccsksargen, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 594,446 people.
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1. Christ The King Cathedral
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2. General Santos City Fish Port Complex
3. T'boli Settlement
4. Plaza Heneral Santos
5. Manny Pacquiao Adventure Tour
General Santos, Mindanao Philippines
