General Santos City (General Santos City (Dadiangas)), Soccsksargen
General Santos City: highly urbanized city in Soccsksargen, Philippines.
Quick Facts about General Santos City (Dadiangas)
| Population | 594,446 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Soccsksargen (Philippines) |
| County | Province of South Cotabato |
| Postal code | 9500 |
| Phone Area Codes | 83 |
| Area | 492.86 km2 |
| Official name | City of General Santos |
| Latitude & Longitude | 6.1167,125.1667 |
| Named for | Paulino Santos |
| Establishment | August 18, 1947 (79 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Asia/Manila |
| Local time | 00:19:30 (1st November 2026) |
Geography
General Santos City (Dadiangas) is located at 6°7'0"N 125°10'0"E (6.1166700, 125.1666700). It has 3 neighbors: Malapatan, Alabel and Municipality of Malungon.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 33 | - | census |
| 1918 | 9,787 | 29557.58% | census |
| 1939 | 14,115 | 44.22% | census |
| 1948 | 32,019 | 126.84% | census |
| 1960 | 84,988 | 165.43% | census |
| 1970 | 85,861 | 1.03% | census |
| 1975 | 91,154 | 6.16% | census |
| 1980 | 149,396 | 63.89% | census |
| 1990 | 250,389 | 67.6% | census |
| 1995 | 327,173 | 30.67% | census |
| 2000 | 411,822 | 25.87% | census |
| 2007 | 529,542 | 28.59% | census |
| 2010 | 538,086 | 1.61% | census |
| 2015 | 594,446 | 10.47% | census |
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