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The
fruitful land of South Cotabato
is located in the southern part
island of Mindanao. Enclosed on the north and west portion by the province of
Sultan Kudarat, on the south by
Sarangani and Sarangani Bay and
on the eastern side by Davao del
Sur.
South
Cotabato has many distinct
physiographic features.
A series of relatively
high mountains, upland lakes and
inactive volcanoes in the Daguma
Range that extends from the
provinces of Maguindanao and
Sultan Kudarat, all the way to
the southern extreme of the land
that forms the boundary between
the province and Sarangani.
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South
Cotabato is Southern Mindanao's
melting pot of religions and
cultures.
Panay inhabitants mainly
populate the land. Its native tongue is composed of both Hiligaynon and Cebuano.
One of the most colorful
people of Mindanao lived in the
localization around Lake Sebu.
T'boli natives are known
for their beaded personal
ornaments, embroidered dresses,
bangles, bracelets, chokers and
brass mail belts.
The
province is cant as an
agricultural eden.
The rich and fertile
lands of Koronadal and Allah
contain fields that produce rice
and corn.
An immense plantation of
pineapples and bananas located
at the town of Polomolok, near
General Santos City, are one of
their main sources of income.
The vast water that
surrounds the island
particularly, Sarangani Bay
catered a massive fishing industry.
South
Cotabato is blessed with a
majestic and exotic wilderness
which added to its one of a kind
cultural heritage that boosts
the local tourism industry. Several mountain ranges, natural caves, mountain lakes,
forests and springs abound the
land. The municipalities of Lake
Sebu and T'boli are well known
for their cultural heritage and
crafts of its autochthonal
T'boli and B'laan communities.
The scenic Mt. Matutum,
El Gawel Resort and Wildlife
Sanctuary, Lake Sebu, Lake
Maughan and Mt. Parker and the
Seven Falls offers unrivalled
vistas for all tourists and
explorers.
The
famous and unique T'boli Tribal
Festival held every third week
of September is a thanksgiving
festivity which branched out
from the belief of the T'boli in
the golden age which they call
Lem-Lunay.
Each festival is an
opportunity to re-energize the
people and renew their vow to
work for this coveted side of
life.
There
are two ways for you to arrive
on South Cotabato.
One is a direct flight to
Davao City and travel by land to
Lake Sebu for a 6-hour ride.
Second, also a direct
flight to Gen. Santos City and
the traveling time to the city
is much shorter, only
2-hour ride.
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FACTS
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Region: 12
Capital: Koronadal
City: General Santos City
Land Area: 4,488 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 11 |
1. Banga
2. Koronadal
3. Lake Sebu
4. Norala
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5. Polomolok
6. Santo Nino
7. Surallah
8. Tampakan
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9. Tantangan
10. T'boli
11. Tupil
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HISTORICAL SITES
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Glan Municipality
Settlement
site where the group of Tranquiline Ruiz,
Sr. settled in October 1914.
Lalhong
Kiamba
Where
the first batch of Ilocano settlers landed
on March 9, 1920.
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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
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Lake Sebu
A 365-hectare lake surrounded by
rolling hills and mountains, some reaching
900 feet above sea level, home to the Tīboli,
a highland tribe that has its roots in South
Cotabato. It has Falls that irrigate the
Allah Valley. Giant tilapias are cultures in
fish pans. Falls is noted for its high water
discharge capacity.
Matamos Falls
Water cascades from a 15-feet high basin,
ideal for camping and picnics.
Lake Mughan
The source of 5 big rivers including Allah
River. It is a part of approximately 50,000
ha. area proposed to be the provincial park
and wildlife sanctuary. The lake abounds
with wild fauna and flora endemic to South
Cotabato. The rare specie of butterfly
Graphium decolor tigris is found in Mogocayo
and Lem-el-law.
Mt. Matutum
A unique challenge to mountaineers. A
cone-shaped mountain, looms over the
province at 2,286 meters high. It is perhaps
the province's most imposing landmark.
Natural hot and cold springs abound at its
foot. Around its base is a 12,000 hectare
pineapple plantation. Harvest go to Dole
Cannery in Polomolok town for processing.
Mt. Magalo
Rises high opposite Mt. Matutum on
the southeast. Native B'laans unspoiled in
their native fineries hold barter and trade
with lowlanders. The full view of Mt.
Matutum is best enjoyed at this peak
situated in the town of Tampakan.
Mambucal
Hot Spring
Only
5 kilometers of good road from the heart of
Koronadal, hot sulfuric water flows aplenty
from the spring. A haven for health bath
seekers, a resort was already built
consisting of three pools and guesthouses.
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