Island Garden City of Samal
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| Government | |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| District | 2nd District of Davao del Norte |
| Barangays | 46 |
| Income class: | 5th class |
| Mayor | Rogelio P. Antalan (Lakas-CMD) |
| Founded | July 8, 1948 |
| Cityhood | January 30, 1998 |
| Official Website | samalcity.gov.ph |
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| Area | 301.3 km² |
| Population | 82,609 274/km² |
| Coordinates | 7°3' N, 125°44' E |
The Island Garden City of Samal is a 5th class city in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. The name is often abbreviated into IGaCoS. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 82,609 people in 17,388 households.
[edit] History
The city was created through Republic Act No. 8471 in 1998. This organic act paved the way for the dissolution and merger of the former three municipalities of Samal, Babak, and Kaputian into one local government unit, now officially named as the Island Garden City of Samal.
[edit] Barangays
Island Garden City of Samal is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.
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[edit] External links
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Official Website of the Island Garden City of Samal
- Davao City Travel and Tourism Guide
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