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General Santos, Philippines
Soccsksargen · Philippines
General Santos is a major city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 722,059. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
722,059
Population
3,795/sq mi density
72 ft
Elevation
22 meters
82°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
43.0 in
Annual Rain
Asia / Manila
Timezone
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About General Santos
General Santos, officially the City of General Santos and abbreviated as GenSan, is a highly urbanized city in the region of Soccsksargen, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 722,059 people making it the most populous city in Soccsksargen Region.
People
Population722,059
Density3,795/mi²
Climate
Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain43.0 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
| Population | 722,059 |
| Population Density | 3,795 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.1128°, 125.1717° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Soccsksargen |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.0 inches (1,093 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About General Santos
General Santos is a major city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 722,059. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in General Santos
General Santos has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.6°C), the coldest is May (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 943 mm.
General Santos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 190.3 sq mi (492.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1128°N, 125.1717°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 121 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 145 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 102 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 23 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 69 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 122 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 31 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in |
General Santos has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in General Santos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Police | College | - | , |
| CAS | College | - | , |
| College of Agriculture | College | - | , |
| Doña Lourdes Institute of Technology | College | - | , |
| Engineering Technology Building | College | - | , |
| Filipino Canadian Community College Foundation | College | - | Visit → |
| Gemma East | College | - | , |
| Gemma West | College | - | , |
| General Santos Doctors' Medical School Foundation, Inc. | University | - | , |
| Gensantos Foundation College Inc. | University | - | , |
| Golden Gate University | University | - | , |
| H - Building | College | - | , |
| Holy Trinity College | College | 1984 | Visit → |
| Mindanao Polytechnic College | College | - | , |
| Mindanao State University - General Santos | University | - | , |
| Mindanao State University - General Santos | University | - | , |
| MSU - College of Fisheries Laboratory and Research Station | College | - | , |
| NDDU Engineerring Campus | College | - | , |
| New Era University | University | - | Visit → |
| Notre Dame Dadiangas University | University | - | , |
| Notre Dame of Dadiangas University | University | - | , |
| Notre Dame Sienna College of Polomolok | College | - | , |
| Notre Dame-Siena College of General Santos City | College | - | , |
| Phil Millennium College | College | - | , |
| Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College | College | - | , |
| Science and Technology Training Center | College | - | , |
| STI College | University | - | , |
Schools in General Santos
117+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford International School | - | - | - | - |
| Joji Ilagan International School | - | - | - | - |
| Shalom Crest Wizard Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Philsouth maritime training center | - | - | - | - |
| Fatima National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dadiangas East Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Junior Cultural Academy | - | - | - | - |
| General Santos Hope Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Dadiangas Heights Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arabic School | - | - | - | - |
| Banisil Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Montessori School of General Santos City | - | - | - | - |
| First Step Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Lanton Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lanton High School – Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Balite Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| General Santos City National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Fatima Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Quantum Academy Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Daligsao Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| FVR Village Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lagao National High School | - | - | - | - |
| P. Kindat Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Oringo Sr. Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Banisil National High School | - | - | - | - |
| NASA Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Balunto Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saludin Anas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Labangal National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ondok Gawan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lagao 2nd Barrio Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| GSC SPED Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame of Dadiangas University - Espina Campus | - | - | - | - |
| H.N. Cahilsot Central Elementary School Ⅱ | - | - | - | - |
| H.N. Cahilsot Central Elementary School Ⅰ | - | - | - | - |
| Romana C. Acharon Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| General Santos City National Secondary School of Arts and Trades | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Catolico, Sr. Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lagao Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saavedra Saway Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Labangal Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dadiangas North High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dadiangas North Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Irineo Santiago National High School of Metro Dadiangas | - | - | - | - |
| Dadiangas South Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ireneo L Santiago Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bula National School of Fisheries | - | - | - | - |
| Bula Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Divinagracia, Sr. Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jose P. Laurel Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Upper Tambler I Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Upper Tambler Elementary School II | - | - | - | - |
| Lagao National High School – Annex | - | - | - | - |
| General Santos City Integrated School & Special Education Center | - | - | - | - |
| Dadiangas West Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Acharon Sr. Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| RMMC High School | - | - | - | - |
| Stratford International School | - | - | - | - |
| Joji Ilagan International School | - | - | - | - |
| Shalom Crest Wizard Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasah Sandigan | - | - | - | - |
| Philsouth maritime training center | - | - | - | - |
| Kairos GSB Review and Training Center | - | - | - | - |
| Fatima National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dadiangas East Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Junior Cultural Academy | - | - | - | - |
| General Santos Hope Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Dadiangas Heights Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Society Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arabic School | - | - | - | - |
| Banisil Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Habitat Community Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canonico Antonio Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Montessori School of General Santos City | - | - | - | - |
| First Step Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Engracia L. Valdomar National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lanton Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lanton High School – Annex | - | - | - | - |
| New Society National High School | - | - | - | - |
| H. Bayan Sr. Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ligaya High School – Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Arabic School | - | - | - | - |
| Ligaya Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Balite Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| General Santos City National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Fatima Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Quantum Academy Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| Tokawal Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Viray-Lising Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Daligsao Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| FVR Village Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nicolas B. Barreras National High School | - | - | - | - |
| General Santos City Elementary School for the Arts | - | - | - | - |
| Lagao National High School | - | - | - | - |
| P. Kindat Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Oringo Sr. Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sarif Mucsin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mabuhay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Mabuhay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Abdullah Tondog Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Banisil National High School | - | - | - | - |
| NASA Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Balunto Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saludin Anas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Labangal National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Conel Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Silway 7 Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arizala Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Klinan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ondok Gawan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lagao 2nd Barrio Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| GSC SPED Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame of Dadiangas University - Espina Campus | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near General Santos
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes The Best Valencia | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Malita | - | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in General Santos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Paulino Santos Museum |
Libraries in General Santos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Santos City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MSU College of Medicine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Polomolok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in General Santos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabel Public Market | |||||
| Alegria Public Market | |||||
| Apopong Public Market | |||||
| Calumpang Public Market | |||||
| Calumpang Public Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| General Santos City Bagsakan Market | |||||
| General Santos City Public Market | |||||
| Lun Masla Public Market | |||||
| Malandag Public Market | |||||
| Malapatan Public Market | |||||
| Nagpan Public Market | |||||
| Polomolok Public Market | |||||
| Polonuling Public Market | |||||
| Sam's Talipapa | |||||
| Simbo Satellite Market | |||||
| Tupi Public Market |
Hotels in General Santos
39 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
AB Star Suites
Alma Residences
Atasha Hotel
Casa Rafael Business Inn
Citi Island suites
Citipark Hotel
City View
Columbus Plaza Hotel
Driggs Hotel Gensan
Family Country Hotel & Convention Center
Florotel
Greanleaf Hotel Gensan
Hotel Anchor
Hotel Dolores
Hotel Filipino
KTI Traveller's Inn
La Mirada Travellers Inn
LE GRAND SUITES
Lea Pension
Livewire Planet Suites
Matutum Hotel & Restaurant
Microtel Inn & Suites
Mount Sabrina
Palmera Garden Hotel
Phela Grande Hotel
Roadhaus hotel
Smarvyc Pension House
Soler Hotel
Sonly Suites & Restaurant
Steven’s Place Hotel
Stonewood
Stonewood Hotel
Sun City Suites
Sydney Hotel
T'Boli Hotel
Tierra Bonita Traveller's Inn
Tierra Montana Hotel
Venue 88
Zanrock Hotel
Restaurants in General Santos
94 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
212°F Eat Right
Abi's Resto Grill
Aiana Little Bits Restaurant
AKJ Food Ventures
Arpochi Seafood Resto
Asian Tongue
AVL Restaurant
Aweng's Famous Balbacuahan
B 20 Republik
BAR KO! SA LAGAO
Baywalk Food Hauz
BigBen Steaks and Grills
BQ
Brgy. Inasal
C Bistro Bar & Restaurant
Chatime
Chicken Hauz
Chicken Hauz Restaurant
chiong’s sinugba
Chu Lee Kee Dimsums
Clarita Razon Garcia Famous Halo-Halo & Special Palabok
Cocina De Batangueno Food House
Don Emmanuel
Dragon Restaurant
Dulciroti Food
E AND E'S Takuyaki - SM
EJ Jade Ventures
Fire & Flavor Pizza
Gacco's Resto and Grill
GENERAL WINGS & BOOZE
Gensan Arpochi Seafood And Resto
Gio's Place
Grab A Crab Coffee Club 101, Incorporated
Grace's Carinderia
Happy KingKong
Happy Tummy Resto
Hinalang Ta
Hinimay
Hotfilter Fastfood and Restaurant
Hungry Fish
Incysa Food Packages
Jeong Gane Cafe and Korean Restaurant
Jever Native Lechon House
Kamanay
Kamayan sa Tagpuan
KDGM Gensan Enterprises, Incorporated
Keane's Cravings
Kiko's Inato Restaurant
Kurdapoys Seafood & Lechon Manok
Liam James Kainan & Resto Bar
Little Kitchen Restaurant
Louiskee Native Chicken
Mang Gorio Bahay Kainan
MAV’S Unli Grill
Nadie's Chicken House
Nadie's Chiken House
Neona's Catering
Nikolai
Outback Steakhouse and Wines
Pahayahay Resto Bar
Pancake House
Pancake House
PBA Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Ponti Cafe
Popsie's Diner
Popsie's Diner
Post texas
Pritong Manok
Rachel’s Tuna Grill
Red Corner Burger bar & Cafe
Roland's Steakhouse
Rukituy's Eatery
Salarda Potato Corner
Sea of Galilee Crab House
Shoti Squid Balls
SJA Koolers
Spice N' Wok Restaurant
Spruzzo Foods
Streetfood Asia
Tambilawan Kamayan Restaurant
Tanoks
TAPS AND MIX FATIMA
Taps and Mix Resto
Teriyaki Boy
The Outdoor Burger
Tiongson Arcade
Tiongson Arcade
Tong Yang Hot Pot
Twenty Seventh Grill Avenue
VBAR CAFE AND RESTAURANT
Yakimix
Yellow Cab
Your Chef Vape and Dine
Cafes in General Santos
22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Amoree Cafe
Blu Gre Cafe
Blugre Cafe
Bo's Coffee
Cafe Amoree
Cafe Amoree
Cafe France
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Conlu's Food Place
Coy's Cafe and Bar
Dayspring Cafe
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts
Grab A Crab Coffee Club 101
Henrich
Mac Greggor Coffee House
Pick-up Coffee
Qa-Tsaa-Da Milktea and Snacks
SorrideTea
Starbucks
Starbucks - GenSan Highway
Cinemas in General Santos
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Movie World
SM Cinemas
Clinics in General Santos
14 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Beacon Eye Center
General Santos Social Hygiene Clinic
Gensan Diagnostic Laboratory
Gensan Specialist Center
Guimala Obgyne Clinic
Healthy Wave Wellness Center
Human Index Diagnostic Wellness Solution
Infirmary
Labella Clinic
Pinili Clinic
Precious Jewel Maternity Clinic
Protascio Well Family Clinic
well Family Clinic Fatima
Yap clinic
Dentists in General Santos
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Domantay-Jamora Dental Clinic
Dypianco Dental Clinic
Limes Dental Clinic
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Bus Stations in General Santos
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
General Santos City Public Terminal
Jeepney Terminal
Lagao Public Terminal
Yellow Bus Terminal
Gas Stations in General Santos
62 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bumble V
Caltex
Caltex
Caltex
Caltex
Dragon Gasoline Station
Eastern Fuel
Flying V
General Santos-Polomolok Highway
GQ Fuels
Jetti
Jetti
Jetti
Jetti
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
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PH #1060907260
PH #267601596
PH #274404249
PH #274420865
PH #274444656
PH #670844610
PH #682572893
PH #810074569
PH #863249458
PH #893958484
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
Riavin
Riavin
Riavin
Seaoil
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Velox Energy
Western Oil Gas Station
Banks in General Santos
51 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Amanah Islamic Bank
Asia United Bank
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Bank of the Philippine Islands
BDO
BDO
BDO
BDO
BDO
BDO
China Bank
China Bank
China Bank Savings
DBP
EastWest Bank
EastWest Rural Bank
EastWest Unibank
EastWest Unibank
Enterprise Bank Inc.
Green Bank
Land Bank
Landbank
Landbank
Landbank
Metrobank
Metrobank
Metrobank
Metrobank
Metrobank
One Network Bank
One Network Bank
One Network Bank
PBCom
Pen Bank
PenBank
Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank
Philippine Business Bank ( Customize )
PNB
PNB
PNB
PNB
PS Bank
RCBC
RCBC
RCBC Savings Bank
Security Bank
UCPB
UnionBank
Veterans Bank
Shopping Malls in General Santos
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Fit Mart Mall of GenSan
Gaisano Mall of GenSan
KCC Mall of GenSan
Robinsons GenSan
SM City General Santos
Suerte MotoPlaza GenSan
Veranza Mall of GenSan
Gyms in General Santos
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Oval Plaza Gym
PacMan Wildcard Gym
Airports Near General Santos
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Santos International Airport | GES | Large Airport |
| Allah Valley Airport | AAV | Medium Airport |
| Rajah Buayan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kling Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lambayong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lamitan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Kalaong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Philippines Paramotor Training Field | - | Small Airport |
| T'Boli Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in General Santos
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| General Santos City Post Office | |
| LBC |
Churches & Religious Organizations in General Santos
112 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alliance Church | |
| Alliance Church | |
| Apostolic Ministries for Christ Inc church | |
| Bible Baptist Church | |
| Chapel Room | |
| Chapel Room | |
| Chinese Temple | |
| City Alliance Church | |
| City Alliance Church | |
| City Heights Christian Fellowship | |
| City Heights Christian Fellowship | |
| Dadiangas Baptist Church | |
| Dadiangas Baptist Church | |
| GENSAN Missionary Baptist Church | |
| GKK | |
| GKK | |
| GKK Our Lady of Fatima | |
| GKK San Agustin Chapel | |
| Holy Cross Parish Church | |
| Holy Cross Parish Church |
Quick Facts
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
197 m (646 ft)
Area
492.9 km² (190.2 mi²)
Founded
1947
Postal Code
9500
Mayor
Ronnel Rivera
Website
gensantos.gov.ph/
Things to See Near General Santos
4 places within 15 km
🏖️ Beaches (1)
- • Villa Beach
🕳️ Caves (1)
- • Olarte Cave
⛰️ Peaks (2)
- • Lago Hill
- • Nopol Hill
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About General Santos
What is the population of General Santos?
General Santos has a population of 722,059 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 3,795 people per square mile, spread across 190.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in General Santos?
General Santos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.0 inches.
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