Location & Surroundings
Cotabato is a city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with 383,383 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 895 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Awang Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Котабато · コタバト · Kota-Bato · Cottabato · Dakbayan sa Cotabato · Catabate
Basic Data
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 13' 25" N, 124° 14' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Population 383,383
- Pop. Density 22,527 p/km²
- Built-up 36.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:02
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
Котабато
de
Cotabato
ja
コタバト
ceb
Dakbayan sa Cotabato
Weather in Cotabato City
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cotabato City, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.77 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 | 23.9 | 1.9 | 118 | 94 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 112 | 87 | 1,014.4 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 55 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 3.2 | 269 | 84 | 1,011.2 | 2.07 / 2.78 | 98 | 800.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 271 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.80 / 3.58 | 23 | 166.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 0.3 | 346 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 2.2 | 117 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 2.8 | 276 | 76 | 1,010.8 | 1.35 / 1.41 | 70 | 767.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 1.4 | 239 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 1.41 / 2.82 | 100 | 134.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 1.7 | 120 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.11 / 2.93 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.4 | 115 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.1 | 274 | 82 | 1,010.2 | 1.94 / 1.94 | 100 | 780.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 316 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 3.79 / 5.73 | 100 | 87.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 0.9 | 102 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 2.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cotabato City?
Now 23.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cotabato City today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Cotabato City?
Local time is 09:02. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Cotabato City?
Cotabato City is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Cotabato City?
Population about 383,383.
What is the elevation of Cotabato City?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Cotabato City located?
It is at 7.22361, 124.24639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cotabato City in?
It is in Philippines.