Cotabato, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Cotabato: Located on the island of Mindanao, this Philippine city serves as a significant regional center for commerce and education.

About

Quick Facts about Cotabato

Population 1,379,747
Country Philippines
State Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Philippines)
County Cotabato City
Postal code 9400–9417
Phone Area Codes 64
Area 9008.9 km2
Official name Lalawigan ng Cotabato, Province of Cotabato
Latitude & Longitude 7.2236,124.2464
Capital Kidapawan
Time Zone UTC+08:00
Local time 04:50:15 (16th May 2026)

Geography

Cotabato is located at 7°13'25"N 124°14'47"E (7.2236100, 124.2463900).

Cotabato map

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Official website of Cotabato

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  • Kabacan
  • Kidapawan
  • Carmen
  • Magpet
  • Makilala
  • Banisilan
  • Pigcawayan
  • M'lang
  • Libungan
  • Matalam
  • Pikit
  • President Roxas
  • Tulunan
  • Midsayap
  • Arakan
  • Alamada
  • Aleosan
  • Antipas

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1903 3,988 - census
1918 16,165 75.33% census
1939 50,012 67.68% census
1948 87,236 42.67% census
1960 279,478 68.79% census
1970 468,354 40.33% census
1975 472,302 0.84% census
1980 564,599 16.35% census
1990 763,995 26.1% census
1995 862,666 11.44% census
2000 958,643 10.01% census
2007 1,121,974 14.56% census
2010 1,226,508 8.52% census
2015 1,379,747 11.11% census
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