Sarangani, Davao Occidental

Sarangani, officially the Municipality of Sarangani (Lungsod sa Sarangani; Bayan ng Sarangani), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,515 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.

Geography
The municipality consists of 2 major islands (the eponymous Sarangani Island and Balut Island) and 1 minor islet (Olanivan Island), collectively called as the Sarangani Islands, located just south of mainland Mindanao island in the Celebes Sea. It is the municipality of the Philippines bordering Indonesia by maritime means.

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 puroks while some have sitios. Balut Island
 * Batuganding
 * Konel
 * Lipol
 * Mabila (Poblacion)
 * Tinina
 * Gomtago
 * Tagen
 * Tucal

Sarangani Island
 * Patuco (Sarangani Norte) (includes Olanivan islet)
 * Laker (Sarangani Sur)
 * Camahual
 * Camalig

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