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1 FOREWORD The General Santos City Socio- Economic Profile (SEP) 2015 is an updated compilation of data or vital statistics that briefly describe the physical, social and economic condition of the city for the year. The SEP 2015 seeks to provide significant trends and general information for decision-makers, planners, researchers and implementers as well as the public. The City Government of General Santos would like to thank the entire City’s Departments/Offices, National Government Agencies (NGA), Private Sector, and Non-Government Offices (NGOs), for providing the necessary data to the City Planning and Development Office for the completion of this document. 2 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES General Santos City is strategically located. Its location provides good trade access to major foreign markets such as Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Japan, Hong Kong, Middle East, Continental Europe and United States. Given adequate policy support and enhanced infrastructure improvements, the city can play a major role in ASEAN Integration. QUALITY OF LIFE The city has a stable peace and order condition. It has been recognized as a “Child Friendly” City by the Department of Interior and Local Government. High-class educational institutions across all levels are available. The city is accessible to nature- filled recreational sites. In 2005, the city was recognized as the Cleanest and Greenest Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines. SUITABLE CLIMATE Climate is favorable. It is outside of the typhoon belt. Dominated by low plain areas and with evenly distributed rainfall, it is suitable for agricultural production and agri-based industries. ABUNDANT LAND RESOURCE General Santos City has a total land area of 53,606 hectares, and 15,697.96 hectares of it is fertile agricultural land, including vast tract of lands for economic activities and economic zones are available.
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