Categories in General Santos
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in General Santos
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,534 | — |
| Restaurants | 1,136 | — |
| Shopping other | 402 | — |
| Corporate management | 302 | — |
| All food and beverage | 251 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 236 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 233 | — |
| Clothing stores | 227 | — |
| Education | 201 | 22 years |
| Churches | 194 | — |
| Car repair | 190 | — |
| Cafes | 178 | — |
General Santos Facts
| Area | 355.4 km² |
| Population | 524,409 |
| Male Population | 265,069 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 259,340 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +214.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.2% |
| Median Age | 22.9 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 22.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $17,918 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 83 |
| Neighborhoods | Lagao, Dadiangas East, Dadiangas South, City Heights, Dadiangas North |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Philippine Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.11278, 125.17167 |
| Zip Codes | 9500 |
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General Santos Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 166,703 | 369,745 | 475,781 | 542,677 | 524,409 | 523,976 | 522,160 |
| Population Density | 469 / km² | 1,040.3 / km² | 1,338.6 / km² | 1,526.8 / km² | 1,475.4 / km² | 1,474.2 / km² | 1,469.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGeneral Santos Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Santos | +214.6% | +41.8% | +10.2% |
| Philippines | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
General Santos Median Age
Median Age: 22.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Santos | 22.9 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Philippines | 23.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
General Santos Population Density
Population Density: 1,475 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Santos | 524,409 | 355.4 km² | 1,475 / km² |
| Philippines | 96.6 million | 296,939.4 km² | 325 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
General Santos Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in General Santos
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in General Santos
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for General Santos
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
General Santos Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,033 | $4,720 | $5,442 | $6,374 | $7,467 | $13,240 | $15,833 | $17,918 |
| Total GDP | $1.4B | $2.6B | $3.4B | $4.2B | $5.2B | $9.3B | $11.8B | $13.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
General Santos CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Santos | 606,899 tn | 1.16 tn | 1,707.5 tons/km² |
| Philippines | 104,920,564 tn | 1.09 tn | 353.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
General Santos CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 606,899 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,707.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (7.2) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/19 | 11:07 PM | 5.5 | 27 km | 90,110 m | 8km ESE of Manga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/19 | 9:55 AM | 4.6 | 24.9 km | 91,440 m | 13km SE of Manga, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/18 | 9:59 AM | 5.7 | 24.4 km | 97,000 m | 7km E of Tinoto, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/18 | 12:27 PM | 4.5 | 33.9 km | 82,450 m | 11km ENE of Suyan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/17 | 12:30 AM | 5.8 | 26.9 km | 76,000 m | 6km NNE of Suyan, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/23/17 | 3:06 AM | 4.5 | 23 km | 43,730 m | 14km WSW of Glamang, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 10/14/16 | 8:52 PM | 4.8 | 17.3 km | 109,630 m | 4km SE of Alabel, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/16 | 9:08 AM | 5.4 | 15 km | 87,830 m | 2km NE of Alabel, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/16 | 3:14 PM | 4.7 | 26.2 km | 48,320 m | 3km NW of Glan Peidu, Philippines | usgs.gov |
| 12/27/15 | 10:13 AM | 4.6 | 38.8 km | 66,110 m | 14km WSW of Bolila, Philippines | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
General Santos
General Santos, officially the City of General Santos (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Heneral Santos; Filipino: Lungsod ng Heneral Santos; previously known as Dadiangás, and abbreviated G.S.C. or GenSan) is the southernmost city in the Philippines. Classified ..
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