Governor Generoso

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Governor Generoso
Sigaboy
Municipality
Municipality of Governor Generoso
Map of Davao Oriental with Governor Generoso highlighted
Map of Davao Oriental with Governor Generoso highlighted
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Governor Generoso is located in Philippines
Governor Generoso
Governor Generoso
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°39′N 126°04′E / 6.65°N 126.07°E / 6.65; 126.07Coordinates: 6°39′N 126°04′E / 6.65°N 126.07°E / 6.65; 126.07
CountryPhilippines
RegionDavao Region
ProvinceDavao Oriental
District 2nd district
Named forSebastian T. Generoso
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorKatrina Joy H. Orencia
 • Vice MayorVicente D. Orencia
 • RepresentativeJoel Mayo Z. Almario
 • Electorate36,010 voters (2019)
Area
[2]
 • Total365.75 km2 (141.22 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Highest elevation
1,616 m (5,302 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census) [3]
 • Total59,891
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
 • Households
12,448
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence34.42% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱148,510,382.31 (2016)
Service provider
 • ElectricityDavao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8210
PSGC
112506000
IDD : area code +63 (0)87
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesDavawenyo
Surigaonon
Cebuano
Sarangani
Sangirese
Tagalog
Websitewww.govgen.gov.ph

Governor Generoso (locally [hɛnɛˈɾoso]), officially the Municipality of Governor Generoso (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Gobernador Generoso; Tagalog: Bayan ng Gobernador Generoso), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,891 people. [3]

It is formerly known as Sigaboy.

The municipality is named after Sebastian T. Generoso, a former governor of Davao Province.[5][6][7]

Miangas, Indonesia (also known as Isla de las Palmas) is located directly southeast of this municipality.[citation needed]

Before and after World War II, Francisco Durico Serrano (son of Saturnina Dagking,founder of Cambaleon, San Isidro) was the Mayor of the undivided Governor Generoso until the time when Philippines was given independence. He took down the American flag and raised our Philippine flag with so much honor.

Geography[]

Climate[]

hideClimate data for Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28
(82) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		30
(85)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72) 		22
(72) 		22
(72) 		23
(73) 		25
(77) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		24
(75) 		23
(73) 		24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 168
(6.6) 		141
(5.6) 		143
(5.6) 		141
(5.6) 		216
(8.5) 		235
(9.3) 		183
(7.2) 		169
(6.7) 		143
(5.6) 		176
(6.9) 		226
(8.9) 		168
(6.6) 		2,109
(83.1)
Average rainy days 22.1 18.5 21.7 22.5 27.8 28.1 27.4 26.6 24.7 26.3 26.5 24.9 297.1
Source: Meteoblue [8]

Barangays[]

Generoso is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.

  • Anitap
  • Crispin Dela Cruz
  • Don Aurelio Chicote
  • Lavigan
  • Luzon
  • Magdug
  • Manuel Roxas
  • Montserrat
  • Nangan
  • Oregon
  • Poblacion (Sigaboy)
  • Pundaguitan
  • Sergio Osmeña
  • Surop
  • Tagabebe
  • Tamban
  • Tandang Sora
  • Tibanban
  • Tiblawan
  • Upper Tibanban

Demographics[]

Population census of Governor Generoso
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 6,625—    
1939 5,254−1.10%
1948 6,449+2.30%
1960 21,651+10.62%
1970 28,329+2.72%
1975 32,795+2.98%
1980 34,803+1.20%
1990 39,857+1.37%
1995 41,433+0.73%
2000 42,705+0.65%
2007 46,745+1.25%
2010 50,372+2.76%
2015 55,109+1.73%
2020 59,891+1.65%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [9] [10] [11][12]

Economy[]


References[]

  1. ^  Municipality of Governor Generoso | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Census of Population (2020). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  5. ^ Sibucao, Bernice (August 29, 2014). "A snorkeler's gem, Governor Generoso: A 'Biyahe ni Drew' itinerary". GMA News. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  6. ^ Figueroa, Antonio V. (March 18, 2016). "The governors who ruled undivided Davao (1915–67)". Edge Davao. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Genoguin: 68th Araw ng Gov Generoso". Superbalita Davao (in Cebuano). SunStar Philippines. 1 August 2016. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  8. ^ "Governor Generoso: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  12. ^ "Province of Davao Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  14. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  15. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  16. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  17. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
  18. ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.

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