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DeutschSouth Cotabato is a province in Soccsksargen. It is known for its tuna and pineapple industries. It is home of Mount Matutum and Lake Sebu.
Understand
[edit | edit source]South Cotabato is a province in the Philippines located in the Soccsksargen region in Mindanao and borders Sultan Kudarat to the north and west, Sarangani to the south and northeast, and Davao del Sur to the far northeast. To the southeast lies Sarangani Bay. South Cotabato was formed from Cotabato province in 1966.
Cities
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- 1 General Santos — The tuna capital of the Philippines, known for the city's tuna industry
- 2 Koronadal — Capital of South Cotabato and home to ethnic Hiligaynons, which comprise 95% of the city's population
Municipalities
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- 3 Lake Sebu — A town and the lake surrounded by Allah Valley, a pristine rainforest landscape recognized by UNESCO as an important cultural region
- Norala
- 4 Polomolok - Home of the country's largest pineapple plantation
- Santo Niño
- Surallah - An agro-industrial and commercial center in the Allah Valley
- Tampakan
- Tantangan
- T'Boli
Talk
[edit | edit source]Hiligaynon is the most widely spoken language in the province, with Cebuano being widely spoken in the eastern part of the province, including General Santos.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By plane
[edit | edit source]General Santos International Airport (GES IATA) is served by the province with daily commercial flights.
By bus
[edit | edit source]Busses from Davao City have a terminal in General Santos and Koronadal. Busses with terminals in General Santos are bound for Cotabato City.
By car
[edit | edit source]South Cotabato is accessible from Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat via Pan-Philippine Highway.
Get around
[edit | edit source]South Cotabato's respective towns are served by tricycle. There are jeepneys and UVs from General Santos and Polomolok that are bound for Koronadal via Pan-Philippine Highway.
See
[edit | edit source]- Lake Sebu - famous for its breathtaking natural lakes, cascading waterfalls, and rich indigenous T'boli culture.
Do
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[edit | edit source]Eat
[edit | edit source]- Tilapia Dishes - Lake Sebu is famous for fresh tilapia, cooked as chicharong tilapia (crispy fried skin), sinanglay (wrapped in leaves and cooked in coconut milk), or grilled.
- Pastil - A popular portable meal of steamed rice topped with shredded chicken, beef, or tuna, wrapped securely in banana leaves.
- Apan-Apan - A localized dish from Polomolok made with sautéed local ingredients, offering a distinct local flavor profile.
- Sinina - A traditional beef stew flavored with rich native spices.