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General Santos, Soccsksargen

Philippines

City6.1128° N, 125.1717° E

General Santos, in Soccsksargen, Philippines, is a city. Its population is 722,059.

Population722,059
ProvinceSoccsksargen
Coordinates6.1128° N, 125.1717° E
CountryPhilippines
Rank in Philippines#14 of 44,372

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Nearest Airports

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Rajah Buayan Air Base

RPMBRegional

7 km away

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General Santos International Airport

GESInternational

10.4 km away

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Philippines Paramotor Training Field

PH-0556Local

25.9 km away

About General Santos

The geographic coordinates of General Santos are 6.11° N, 125.17° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Soccsksargen, Philippines.

Out of 44,372 localities in Philippines, General Santos ranks #14 with 722,059 inhabitants.

Cities in Soccsksargen

Within the Soccsksargen region of Philippines, General Santos stands alongside cities like Malingao, Iligan City, Koronadal. General Santos has 722,059 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is RPMB.

Malingao1,121,974Iligan City312,323Koronadal201,844Midsayap117,365Tacurong116,945Isulan101,455Surallah91,412Alabel90,120Malapatan82,577Lambayong81,288

Nearby Cities

General Santos has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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DadiangasCity
0.1 km
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LabangalCity
1.7 km
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LagaoCity
2.1 km
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MalukCity
2.3 km
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BulaCity
2.4 km
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DulongabongCity
2.6 km
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TogakulasaCity
2.8 km
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LagaoCity
2.9 km
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LagaoCity
2.9 km
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San IsidroCity
3.3 km
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MakarCity
3.6 km
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PolonCity
3.9 km
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CalumpangCity
4 km
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Dato AbedinCity
5.2 km
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BaluanCity
5.5 km
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KulutansaCity
5.8 km
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BuananCity
7 km
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TamblerCity
7 km
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BuayanCity · 14,607 inhab.
7 km
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BanwalanCity
8 km

Universities in General Santos

General Santos is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Mindanao Polytechnic College1980——
Mindanao State University – General Santos1967——
San Lorenzo Ruiz Academy of Polomolok1988——
University of Santo Tomas–General Santos City2024——
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Largest cities in Philippines

#1 Quezon City3,084,270#2 Davao1,848,947#3 Caloocan1,712,945#4 Manila1,600,000#5 Taguig1,308,085
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of General Santos?

General Santos has a population of 722,059. It ranks #14 in Philippines by population.

What province or state is General Santos in?

General Santos is located in Soccsksargen, Philippines.

Where is General Santos located?

General Santos is located at coordinates 6.11° N, 125.17° E in Soccsksargen, Philippines.

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