Cotabato City, Soccsksargen
Cotabato City: city of the Philippines
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Cotabato City at a glance
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Quick Facts about Cotabato City
| Population | 299,438 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Soccsksargen (Philippines) |
| Postal code | 9600 |
| Phone Area Codes | 64 |
| Area | 176 km2 |
| Official name | City of Cotabato |
| Latitude & Longitude | 7.2167,124.2500 |
| Capital city | Cotabato City is capital of Sultanate of Maguindanao, Bangsamoro |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 12:08:19 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Cotabato City is located at 7°13'0"N 124°15'0"E (7.2166700, 124.2500000).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 1,103 | - | census |
| 1918 | 5,870 | 81.21% | census |
| 1939 | 10,166 | 42.26% | census |
| 1948 | 20,407 | 50.18% | census |
| 1960 | 37,499 | 45.58% | census |
| 1970 | 61,184 | 38.71% | census |
| 1975 | 67,097 | 8.81% | census |
| 1980 | 83,871 | 20% | census |
| 1990 | 127,065 | 33.99% | census |
| 1995 | 146,779 | 13.43% | census |
| 2000 | 163,849 | 10.42% | census |
| 2007 | 259,153 | 36.78% | census |
| 2010 | 271,786 | 4.65% | census |
| 2015 | 299,438 | 9.23% | census |
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