Governor Generoso ([hɛnɛˈɾoso]), officially the Municipality of Governor Generoso (Cebuano: Lungsod sa Gobernador Generoso; Tagalog: Bayan ng Gobernador Generoso), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 59,891 people.[3]

Governor Generoso
Sigaboy
Municipality of Governor Generoso
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Governor Generoso is located in Philippines
Governor Generoso
Governor Generoso
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°39′13″N 126°04′18″E / 6.6536°N 126.0717°E / 6.6536; 126.0717
CountryPhilippines
RegionDavao Region
ProvinceDavao Oriental
District 2nd district
Named forSebastian T. Generoso
Barangays20 (see Barangays)
Government
[1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • mayor of Governor Generoso[*]Juanito C. Inojales
 • Vice MayorKatrina Joy H. Orencia
 • RepresentativeCheeno D. Almario
 • Municipal Council
Members
 • Electorate40,038 voters (2022)
Area
 • Total
365.75 km2 (141.22 sq mi)
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Highest elevation
1,616 m (5,302 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total
59,891
 • Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
 • Households
14,154
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
31.52
% (2021)[4]
 • Revenue₱ 270.8 million (2020), 101 million (2012), 107.8 million (2013), 120.6 million (2014), 56.58 million (2015), 57.86 million (2016), 169.9 million (2017), 192.7 million (2018), 223.1 million (2019), 273.3 million (2021), 359.1 million (2022)
 • Assets₱ 209.4 million (2020), 75.78 million (2012), 86.31 million (2013), 87.73 million (2014), 83.95 million (2015), 81.67 million (2016), 133.1 million (2017), 145.2 million (2018), 183.6 million (2019), 289.1 million (2021), 403.1 million (2022)
 • Expenditure₱ 234.2 million (2020), 91.32 million (2012), 98.41 million (2013), 106.1 million (2014), 137.7 million (2015), 152.5 million (2016), 166.8 million (2017), 185.9 million (2018), 199.5 million (2019), 292.2 million (2021), 299.8 million (2022)
 • Liabilities₱ 69.46 million (2020), 16.61 million (2012), 26.99 million (2013), 22.09 million (2014), 27.37 million (2015), 23.81 million (2016), 51.45 million (2017), 51.95 million (2018), 78.61 million (2019), 85.54 million (2021), 168.4 million (2022)
Service provider
 • ElectricityDavao Oriental Electric Cooperative (DORECO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
8210
PSGC
IDD:area code+63 (0)87
Native languagesDavawenyo
Surigaonon
Cebuano
Sarangani
Sangirese
Tagalog
Websitewww.govgen.gov.ph

It is formerly known as Sigaboy.

The municipality is named after Sebastian T. Generoso, a former governor of Davao Province.[5][6][7]

Miangas, Indonesia (also known as Isla de las Palmas) is located directly southeast of this municipality.[citation needed]

Before and after World War II, Francisco Durico Serrano (son of Saturnina Dagking,founder of Cambaleon, San Isidro) was the Mayor of the undivided Governor Generoso until the time when Philippines was given independence. He took down the American flag and raised our Philippine flag with so much honor.

Geography

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Climate

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Climate data for Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28
(82)
30
(86)
30
(86)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(86)
29
(84)
30
(86)
30
(85)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
25
(77)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
24
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 168
(6.6)
141
(5.6)
143
(5.6)
141
(5.6)
216
(8.5)
235
(9.3)
183
(7.2)
169
(6.7)
143
(5.6)
176
(6.9)
226
(8.9)
168
(6.6)
2,109
(83.1)
Average rainy days 22.1 18.5 21.7 22.5 27.8 28.1 27.4 26.6 24.7 26.3 26.5 24.9 297.1
Source: Meteoblue[8]

Barangays

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Generoso is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

  • Anitap
  • Crispin Dela Cruz
  • Don Aurelio Chicote
  • Lavigan (southernmost barangay in the province)
  • Luzon
  • Magdug
  • Manuel Roxas
  • Montserrat
  • Nangan
  • Oregon
  • Poblacion (Sigaboy)
  • Pundaguitan
  • Sergio Osmeña
  • Surop
  • Tagabebe
  • Tamban
  • Tandang Sora
  • Tibanban
  • Tiblawan
  • Upper Tibanban

Demographics

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Population census of Governor Generoso
YearPop.±% p.a.
1918 6,625—    
1939 5,254−1.10%
1948 6,449+2.30%
1960 21,651+10.62%
1970 28,329+2.72%
1975 32,795+2.98%
1980 34,803+1.20%
1990 39,857+1.37%
1995 41,433+0.73%
2000 42,705+0.65%
2007 46,745+1.25%
2010 50,372+2.76%
2015 55,109+1.73%
2020 59,891+1.65%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12]

Economy

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Poverty incidence of Governor Generoso

10
20
30
40
50
60
2006
42.80
2009
55.74
2012
38.69
2015
34.42
2018
35.05
2021
31.52

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

References

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  1. ^ Municipality of Governor Generoso | (DILG)
  2. ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Census of Population (2020). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  5. ^ Sibucao, Bernice (August 29, 2014). "A snorkeler's gem, Governor Generoso: A 'Biyahe ni Drew' itinerary". GMA News. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  6. ^ Figueroa, Antonio V. (March 18, 2016). "The governors who ruled undivided Davao (1915–67)". Edge Davao. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Genoguin: 68th Araw ng Gov Generoso". Superbalita Davao (in Cebuano). SunStar Philippines. 1 August 2016. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  8. ^ "Governor Generoso: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  9. ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XI (Davao Region)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XI (Davao Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ^ "Province of Davao Oriental". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ^ "Estimation of Local Poverty in the Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 29 November 2005.
  15. ^ "2003 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 23 March 2009.
  16. ^ "City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates; 2006 and 2009" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012.
  17. ^ "2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Municipal and City Level Small Area Poverty Estimates; 2009, 2012 and 2015". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019.
  19. ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  20. ^ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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