Sarangani, Administrative province in southern Mindanao, Philippines
Sarangani is an administrative province at the southern tip of Mindanao, stretching between Sarangani Bay and the Celebes Sea. The territory includes coastal plains along the 230-kilometer shoreline as well as forested mountain slopes inland.
The province was separated from South Cotabato in 1992 through Republic Act No. 7228, establishing it as an independent administrative unit. This reorganization followed decades of local communities seeking administrative autonomy in the region.
The provincial seat in Alabel displays a mix of modern office buildings and open squares where residents from the seven municipalities gather. In the coastal towns, morning fish markets feature vendors selling freshly caught tuna and other seafood.
Alabel serves as the capital and starting point for visits to the other six municipalities spread across the provincial territory. Travelers can choose between coastal routes along the bay and inland paths through mountainous areas to explore different landscape types.
In the Maitum municipality area, ceramic vessels shaped like human figures from the period between 5 BC and 370 AD were discovered serving as burial containers. These anthropomorphic pottery pieces from the Metal Age provide insight into burial rites of early settler communities along the southern coast.
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