Kidapawan is a 3rd class inland city and the capital of Cotabato Province in Region 12, Philippines.

Profile of Kidapawan City (Geography)
Location –> Central part of Mindanao Island, Southern Philippines (See map below)
Neighboring Towns –> President Roxas (north), Magpet (northeast), Makilala (south), M’lang and Matalam (west)
Area –> 358.47 km2 (138.41 sq mi)
Population –> 140,195 (2015 Census)
No. of Barangays –> 40
Revenue (2016) –> 721,853,788.93
Terrain –> Lowland with mountains and rolling hills in the eastern part
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Corn, Fruits, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
People/Language –> Bisaya, Tagalog, English
Legislative District –> 2nd
Government Officials
Congressman –> Rudy Caoagdan
Mayor –> Joseph Evangelista
Vice Mayor –> Jivy Roe C. Bombeo

History of Kidapawan

Kidapawan was founded was a new settlement in 1914. It was established as a municipality on August 18, 1947 and was elevated as a city on February 12, 1998.

Economy, Business and Investment in Kidapawan

Although Kidapawan is the commercial and financial city of the province, agriculture is the main source of livelihood for many of its residents. It is an important producer of rice, corn and fruits such as banana, mango, mangosteen, lanzones, and durian.

Tourist Spots in Kidapawan

Mount Apo
Paniki Falls
Lake Agco with its hot and cold springs
Lake Venado
Our Lady Mediatrix of all Graces Cathedral
Kamarin Flower Garden

Festival in Kidapawan

Timpupo Festival

Map of Kidapawan City

See also: List of Philippine Cities by Region and Province
See also: Biography of Governor Nancy Catamco