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| Official Seal of the City of General Santos |
Official Name: General Santos City
Other names: Dadiangas, Gensan
Income Classification: 1st Class City (Highly-urbanized City)
Region: XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)
Province: South Cotabato (administered independently but grouped under South Cotabato, geographically)
Area: 190.29 sq. mi.
Area Elevation: 49.2 ft. above sea level
Population (2010): 538.086
Pop. Density: 2,800/sq. mi.
Language(s): Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Tagalog, English
Demonym: Generals / Heneral
Postal Code: 9500
Dialing Code: 083 or 83
Official Website: www.gensantos.gov.ph
Being dubbed as the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, General Santos is located at the southernmost part of the Mindanao Island in the Philippines. The city's major economic source is agriculture and fishing industry.
The city is also the economic hub of the entire Region XII, making it the one-stop destination of the south. The city also houses two (2) Universities and several educational institutions.
The city is also the shopping capital of the region, here are the most popular shopping destinations in the city:
- KCC Mall of Gensan
- SM City General Santos
- Robinsons Place General Santos
- Veranza Mall
- Gaisano Mall of Gensan
If you are planning to study in General Santos, the city houses two (2) Universities namely Notre Dame of Dadiangas University and Mindanao State University.
If you're looking for a foodtrip around the city, there is a place in Lagao that you can visit and eat, Tiongson Arcade offers a wide variety of seafood and other local dishes!
How to go to General Santos?
via Air: General Santos International Airport (GES)
Cebu Pacific Air offers flights to General Santos from:
Manila (MNL)
Cebu (CEB)
Iloilo (ILO)
Philippine Airlines offers flights to General Santos from:
Manila (MNL)
Iloilo (ILO) through PAL Express (owned and operated by Philippine Airlines)
Tigerair Philippines offers flights to General Santos from:
Manila (MNL)
Tigerair Philippines offers flights to General Santos from:
Manila (MNL)
via Land: General Santos Integrated Bus Terminal (Bulaong Terminal)
Yellow Bus Line offers travel to General Santos from:
Davao City
Koronadal City and South Cotabato
Isulan and Sultan Kudarat (including Tacurong City)
Digos City
Husky Bus Line offers travel to General Santos from:
Cotabato City
Koronadal City
Isulan, SK
Tacurong City
Holiday Bus Line offers travel to General Santos from:
Koronadal City and South Cotabato
Davao City
via Sea: Port of General Santos
There are daily and weekly travels from Manila to General Santos, though not yet confirmed.
Tip: Visit the website of the 2GO Travel to know more.
Source: LGU General Santos, Wikipedia, 2GO Travel website
Yellow Bus Line offers travel to General Santos from:
Davao City
Koronadal City and South Cotabato
Isulan and Sultan Kudarat (including Tacurong City)
Digos City
Husky Bus Line offers travel to General Santos from:
Cotabato City
Koronadal City
Isulan, SK
Tacurong City
Holiday Bus Line offers travel to General Santos from:
Koronadal City and South Cotabato
Davao City
via Sea: Port of General Santos
There are daily and weekly travels from Manila to General Santos, though not yet confirmed.
Tip: Visit the website of the 2GO Travel to know more.
Source: LGU General Santos, Wikipedia, 2GO Travel website
