General Santos City (Dadiangas)
General Santos or "GenSan" is a city in the province of South Cotabato in Soccsksargen. It is known as "The Tuna Capital of the Philippines" due to its tuna industry. Perhaps its biggest claim to fame is that boxer Manny Pacquiao is a native.Places of Interest
Highlights include KCC Mall of Gensan and Port of General Santos.
Port of General Santos
The Port of General Santos, also known as the Makar Port, is a seaport in General Santos in the Philippines. The port is used to transport cargo in and out of General Santos, serving the wider Soccsksargen region.General Santos City (Dadiangas)
- Type: Locality with 722,000 residents
- Also known as: “Boayan”, “Buayan”, “City of Rajah Buayan”, “Dadiañgas”, “Dadjangas”, “General Santos”, and “Rajah Buayan City”
- Location: South Cotabato, Soccsksargen, Mindanao, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
6.1167° or 6° 7′ north
Longitude
125.1667° or 125° 10′ east
Population
722,000
Elevation
26 metres (85 feet)
Open location code
6QR74588+MM
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Filipino—“General Santos City (Dadiangas)” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Dakbayan sa General Santos”
- Filipino: “Lungsod ng General Santos”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bula Beach and Dumpao Point.
South Cotabato: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into General Santos, Koronadal, Polomolok, and Lake Sebu.
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