Makilala, Cotabato

Makilala
Municipality

Map of Cotabato with Makilala highlighted
Makilala

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 06°58′N 125°05′E / 6.967°N 125.083°E / 6.967; 125.083Coordinates: 06°58′N 125°05′E / 6.967°N 125.083°E / 6.967; 125.083
Country Philippines
Region SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII)
Province Cotabato
Congr. district 2nd District of Cotabato
Incorporated September 8, 1954
Barangays 38
Government[1]
  Type Mayor-Council
  District Representative Nancy A. Catamco
  Mayor Rudy S. Caoagdan
  Vice Mayor Ricky A. Cua
Area[2]
  Total 343.57 km2 (132.65 sq mi)
Elevation 240 m (790 ft)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 77,508
  Density 230/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cotabateños
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 9401
Dialing code 64
Language(s) Manobo (official)
Income class 1st class[2]

Makilala is a first class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 77,508 people.[3]

History

The Municipality of Makilala, formerly a baranggay with a name of “Lamitan”,[4] was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 63 issued on September 8, 1954, by then President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay.

The name Makilala is a portmanteau of the names of the early barangays of the area, namely: Malasila, Kisante, and Lamitan. An additional "la" was added to match the Tagalog word which means "to be known".

Geography

The municipality of Makilala is located on the south-east portion of Cotabato Province and the last town going to Davao City. It is bounded by the City of Kidapawan in the north, Municipality of M’lang in the west, Province of Davao Del Sur in the south and the Municipality of Tulunan in the south-east.

It is 129 kilometres (80 mi) from Cotabato City, 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Davao City, and 114 kilometres (71 mi) from General Santos City.

Climate

Makilala's climatic condition is characterized by rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year, thus, the springs kept flowing, rivers are alive and farms are productive. The slopes of Mt. Apo, Mt. Libadan, Mt. Gap and Mt. Niponggis serve as rain generators that provide reliable rainfall pattern and cool climate.

Barangays

Makilala is politically subdivided into 38 barangays.[2]

  • Batasan
  • Bato
  • Biangan
  • Buena Vida
  • Buhay
  • Bulakanon
  • Cabilao
  • Concepcion
  • Dagupan
  • Garsika
  • Guangan
  • Indangan
  • Jose Rizal
  • Katipunan II
  • Kawayanon
  • Kisante
  • Leboce
  • Libertad
  • Luayon
  • Luna Norte
  • Luna Sur
  • Malabuan
  • Malasila
  • Malungon
  • New Baguio
  • New Bulatukan
  • New Cebu
  • Old Bulatukan
  • Poblacion
  • Rodero
  • Saguing
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Felomina
  • Santo Niño
  • Sinkatulan
  • Taluntalunan
  • Villaflores
  • New Israel

Demographics

Population census of Makilala
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 55,060    
1995 61,125+1.98%
2000 63,039+0.66%
2007 71,543+1.76%
2010 77,508+2.96%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]

Industries

Industries in Makilala are Rubber Industry, Woodworks and Agri-industrial products.

Major firms are STANFILCO-DOLE, engaged in cavendish production and rubber processing companies like STANDECO, FARMA, MRDI, PIONEER, LASRI, MRI, and DAVCO. Major wood processing company is RNF Summit. Also Makilala has First Community Radio Fm station Freedom Radio Makilala 107.9 fm

Their agricultural land mostly planted with rubber, rice, coconut, coffee, bananan, vegetables and famous fruits such as durian, marang, rambutan and mangosteen.

Tourist attractions

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 12 May 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Province: COTABATO (NORTH COTABATO)". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  4. http://www.cotabatoprov.gov.ph/lgus/makilala

External links

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