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Province of Cotabato

TL Hilagang Cotabato

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Location & Surroundings

Cotabato is a second-order administrative division in Soccsksargen, Philippines with 1,286,142 inhabitants, at 260 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 955 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport, 63 km away.

Also known as: Hilagang Cotabato · Aminhan Cotabato · Amihanang Cotabato · Pangutaran Kutawatu

Overview

Cotabato is province of the Philippines — TL lalawigan ng Pilipinas.

It is located in Soccsksargen, Philippines.

Established in 1973-11-22.

The population is about 1,286,142 (2024).

It covers about 9,009 square kilometre.

Also known as: North Cotabato, Province of Cotabato, Province of North Cotabato

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Soccsksargen
  • Area 9,009 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 1' 0" N, 125° 5' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 260 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,286,142
  • Pop. Density 3,307 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

  • City of Kidapawan
    third-order administrative division Pop: 160,864
  • Midsayap
    third-order administrative division Pop: 117,365
  • M'Lang
    third-order administrative division Pop: 98,195
  • Makilala
    third-order administrative division Pop: 88,522
  • Matalam
    third-order administrative division Pop: 81,355
  • Carmen
    third-order administrative division Pop: 79,140
  • Kabacan
    third-order administrative division Pop: 77,945
  • Alamada
    third-order administrative division Pop: 71,523
  • Pikit
    third-order administrative division Pop: 67,220
  • Tulunan
    third-order administrative division Pop: 61,901
  • Libungan
    third-order administrative division Pop: 57,776
  • Pigkawayan
    third-order administrative division Pop: 53,593
  • Magpet
    third-order administrative division Pop: 52,800
  • Arakan
    third-order administrative division Pop: 51,584
  • President Roxas
    third-order administrative division Pop: 51,245
  • Banisilan
    third-order administrative division Pop: 48,013
  • Aleosan
    third-order administrative division Pop: 38,023
  • Antipas
    third-order administrative division Pop: 26,946

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Alternate Names

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Hilagang Cotabato
hil
Aminhan Cotabato
ceb
Amihanang Cotabato
mdh
Pangutaran Kutawatu
Cotabato

Weather in Province of Cotabato

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Province of Cotabato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.

Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.8 0.7 212 73 1,013.9 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 27.6 1.1 129 71 1,010.1 3.04 / 3.04 64 809.6 n/a
12h 21.6 1.4 92 91 1,014.0 1.33 / 4.37 59 168.5 n/a
18h 20.6 1.2 92 90 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.02 10 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 24.3 0.3 189 78 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 51 103.2 n/a
30h 28.4 1.6 151 66 1,009.6 0.54 / 0.54 36 821.7 n/a
36h 21.9 1.3 76 89 1,012.9 0.45 / 0.99 93 169.9 n/a
42h 20.9 0.8 63 89 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 91 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 24.8 0.3 272 76 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 100.9 n/a
54h 27.3 1.3 122 74 1,009.1 3.33 / 3.33 100 757.6 n/a
60h 21.6 1.8 86 92 1,012.5 2.08 / 5.41 77 146.7 n/a
66h 20.9 0.8 84 91 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.30 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 24.6 0.1 157 79 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.12 85 100.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Province of Cotabato?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Province of Cotabato today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Province of Cotabato?
Local time is 20:10. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Province of Cotabato?
Province of Cotabato is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Province of Cotabato?
Population about 1,286,142.
What is the elevation of Province of Cotabato?
DEM 260 m.
Where is Province of Cotabato located?
It is at 7.01667, 125.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Province of Cotabato in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-08-05
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