With a total of population of 594446 people, General Santos or the locals called as General Santos City is a highly urbanized city in Soccsksargen, Philippine. This city is located on the southern Philippine which is in Mindanao Island. It is one of the populated cities in Philippine. A long time ago, this city was named as Dadiangas. It is from the Ziziphus spina-christi tree which can be found in this city. At that time, the people who live in this city is called the B’laan. Now, General Santos is known as the centre of industry and commerce for the Soccskargen region. It is one of the driest places to visit in Philippine.

Airports in General Santos

1. General Santos International Airport

General Santos International Airport is the biggest airport in Mindanao Island. It is situated in Park New Hondagua, Uhaw, Barangay Fatima. Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has given a pass on this airport as an International Airport. This airport receives millions of international and domestic flights. Among the airlines that operated in this airport are Philippine Airlines, Philippine Airlines by PAL Express and Cebu Pacific. The distance between this airport and the city is about 18.5 kilometres. For those who take a taxi, the taxi fare will be around PHP 243.66.

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When is the best time to fly to General Santos?

The climate in General Santos is hot and humid for all year round. However, rainfall can happen most of the year. By comparing other tourist destination from all over the world, the city has a mild temperature which the visitors can experience pleasant weather throughout their tour in this city. General Santos will receive the hottest period from March to May. In the middle of April is the hottest month ever in this city with a temperature of around 34.1 degrees Celsius. For those who want to travel during the windy period, from January to March will be the perfect month to visit. Therefore, the best time to visit General Santos is during the hot season. It is because the amount of rainfall is less and the visitors can go to many attraction places with hot and humid weather.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in General Santos?

1. Pacman Wildcard Gym -For boxer lovers, you can get to Pacman Wildcard Gym to experience the gym owned by Manny Pacquiao. It is located near SM City. Manny Pacquiao is the world-famous boxer which has received praises from superstars like Mark Wahlberg, Sylvester Stallone, Kobe Bryant and Keanu Reeves. This gym consists of world-class art gym equipment such as punching bags, boxing rings and many more. The guests can exercise comfortably with an air-conditioner provided and get free Wi-Fi access in this gym.

2. Sarangani Bay -Sarangani Bay is an ideal place to enjoy a beautiful view during a vacation in General Santos. You can see a stunning skyline of the South while appreciating a peaceful environment within this area. You can take some great photographs of a picturesque view of the sea. There are a few dining areas where you can have a meal and a few spots like in a garden and under the trees where you can enjoy your meal and have a cup of coffee.

3. Tiongsan Arcade -You can find a huge supply of fresh seafood in Tiongsan Arcade. This place sells varieties of seafood such as seaweeds, squid, bihod, tuna belly, sashimi, clams and many more. You can pick any of seafood that you like and the people who are in charge of this place will cook the seafood based on how you want the food to be cooked whether in sinigang-style, grilled or other options.