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1939 marked the year when Christian pioneers, led by Gen. Paulino Santos, first set foot on its rich soil. Embraced by the inherent cultural and tribal hospitality of the settlers, the pioneers opened its doorway to a multitudde of Filipinos on every side of the islands. First named, the Municipality of Rajah Buayan in 1948, it was in 1968 when the City Charter was passed by Congress that we finally attained our city-hood. From then on, the people started moving side by side to what General Santos City is now… One of the Philippine’s newest gateway to opportunities.
General Santos City is strategically located within the trading and economic center of SOCSKSARGEN Growth Area (South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos). It provides good trade access to major foreign markets – Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Japan, Hongkong, Middle East, Continental Europe and the United States.
| Date of Creation | July 8, 1968 | |
| Enabling Law | Republic Act 5412 | |
| Income Class | Highly Urbanized | |
| City Income | P 894,328,513.06 | |
| No. of Barangays | 26 | |
| Population | 529,542 (NSO- Census 2007) | |
| Total No. of Households | 111,718 (projection, 2007) | |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.53% (NSO – Census 2007) | |
| Major Industries | Canning Factories (6) Deep Sea Fishing (9) Brackishwater fishponds Fresh pineapple Oil Mill Banana |
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| Source:CPDO, Socio-Economic Indicators 2007 | ||
TRANSPORTATION
General Santos City serves as the inbound destination for the sights, sounds and culture of SOCSKSARGEN. Air, sea and lang transport provides easy access to the key cities of the Philippines and the rest of the world. The City is base to the Philippines’ second largest airport-in-area and has one of the most modern seaports in the country today.
With a runway that can comfortably accommodate landings of the most modern wide-bodied aircrafts. The GSC International Standard Airport can be reached direct from Manila, Cebu, Ilo-ilo or via Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro and Davao through any Mindanao based flights. Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific operate in GenSan, setting links to a wide range of destinations.
GenSan’s Makar Wharf is considered one of the best in the country. With a 740-meter docking length and a 19-meter width, the wharf connects the City to destinations within and outside the Philippines.
Negros Navigation, WG&A and Sulpicio Lines provide the route while Indonesian shipping lines contribute their GenSan-Indonesian route for passenger and cargo traffic.
Inbound and around SOCSKSARGEN land travel is a fast and convenient ride. With more than 400 passenger buses and jeepneys wielding routes within, to and from the growth region, getting to your place of destination is a comfort. Tricycles – three wheeled motorcycles with side-cars, has been in the road since the pioneering times. Air-conditioned taxis and rent-a-cars are also readily available. The Pan-Philippine Highway links GenSan to other Major cities in Mindanao and to the rest of the country.
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