South Cotabato
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South Cotabato is a province of the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. Its capital is Koronadal City and borders Sultan Kudarat to the north and west, Sarangani to the south and east, and Davao del Sur to the east. To the southeast lies Sarangani Bay.
General Santos City, on the shores of Sarangani Bay, is the largest and most important city of South Cotabato, and is a major seaport. The province of Sarangani used to be part of South Cotabato until it was made an independent province in 1992.
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of South Cotabato
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Region: SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Capital: Koronadal City
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—1,102,550 (21st largest)
Density—246 per km² (30th highest)
2000 census—1,102,550 (21st largest)
Density—246 per km² (30th highest)
Area: 4,489 km² (26th largest)
Divisions:
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—2
Municipalities—10
Barangays—224
Congressional districts—2
Highly urbanized cities—0
Component cities—2
Municipalities—10
Barangays—224
Congressional districts—2
Languages:
Governor: Daisy P. Fuentes (2004-2007)
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People and Culture
Economy
Geography
Political
South Cotabato is subdivided into 10 municipalities and 2 cities.
City
- General Santos City (Dadiangas)
- Koronadal City
Municipalities
Physical
Tourist Attractions
- Lake Sebu
- Mt. Matutum
- Koronadal Valley