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Island Garden City of Samal
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| Government | |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| District | 2nd District of Davao del Norte |
| Barangays | 46 |
| Income class: | 2nd class |
| Mayor | Aniano Antalan (Lakas-CMD) |
| Founded | July 8, 1948 |
| Cityhood | January 30, 1998 |
| Official Website | samalcity.gov.ph |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 301.3 km² |
| Population | 82,609 274/km² |
| Coordinates | 7°3' N, 125°44' E |
The Island Garden City of Samal is a 3rd class city in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. The name is often abbreviated into IGaCoS. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 82,609 people in 17,388 households.
The Island Garden City of Samal is now a part of (Metropolitan Davao) Metro Davao.
The city was created through Republic Act No. 8471 in 1998. This organic act paved the way for the dissolution and merger of the former three municipalities of Samal, Babak, and Kaputian into one local government unit, now officially named as the Island Garden City of Samal.
Island Garden City of Samal is politically subdivided into 46 barangays.
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- Philippine Travel: Samal Island
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
- Official Website of the Island Garden City of Samal
- Davao City Travel and Tourism Guide
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| Municipalities: Asuncion • Braulio E. Dujali • Carmen • Kapalong • New Corella • San Isidro • Santo Tomas • Talaingod |
| Component Cities: Panabo City • Island Garden City of Samal • Tagum City |