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Cotabato, Philippines
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines
Cotabato is a large city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 383,383. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cotabato
Cotabato, and also still commonly referred to as North Cotabato and officially the Province of Cotabato, is a landlocked province in the Philippines located in the Soccsksargen region in Mindanao. Its capital is the city of Kidapawan, the most populous in the province. Some of its municipalities are under the jurisdiction of the nearby Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 383,383 |
| Population Density | 3,433 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.2236°, 124.2464° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 103.5 inches (2,628 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cotabato
Cotabato is a large city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 383,383. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Cotabato
Cotabato has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27°C), the coldest is Feb (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2734 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 111.7 sq mi (289.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2236°N, 124.2464°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 105 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 132 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 57 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 131 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 11.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 11.8 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in |
Cotabato has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in February to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (4.1").
Schools in Cotabato
89+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Siongco Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rojas Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tamontaka Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimpo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vilo Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Muamad Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Darping Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Usman Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sultan Kudarat Islamic Academy Foundation College | - | - | - | - |
| Sultan Kudarat Municipal High School | - | - | - | - |
| TESDA Cotabato City Halal Training Center | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame Village Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School – Rojas | - | - | - | - |
| Broce Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sarilikha National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School - Canizares Site | - | - | - | - |
| Lim Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame Village National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Tenorio Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Albert Einstein School | - | - | - | - |
| Sero Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Canizares National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sandakan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Fernanda Borbon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinaig Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Manguda Mangilay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City Bangsamoro Stand-alone Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mokamadali Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School – Datu Sema Kalantungan Site – Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Krislamville Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buaya-Buaya Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School – Buaya-buaya Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Balut Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City Central Pilot School | - | - | - | - |
| Hadji Edza Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Camp Siongco National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bubong Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School – Bubong Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Ayunan National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Ayunan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rebuken Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Usman Baunga Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pagalamatan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pilot Provincial Science and Technology High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City Central Pilot School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School – LR Sebastian Annex | - | - | - | - |
| L.R. Sebastian Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School – Rojas | - | - | - | - |
| Rojas Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kimpo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Usman Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Albert Einstein School | - | - | - | - |
| Sero Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Canizares National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dulangan National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Rasheeda High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugay-lugay Central School | - | - | - | - |
| P.C. Hill Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School – PC Hill Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame RVM College of Cotabato City | - | - | - | - |
| Lord of Peace Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Mandanas Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Agape Evangelical School | - | - | - | - |
| Amirol Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Menang Institute of Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Mandanas Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Rasheeda High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lugay-lugay Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulibod Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Timako Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| P.C. Hill Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cotabato City National High School – PC Hill Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame RVM College of Cotabato City | - | - | - | - |
| Crossing Simuay Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lord of Peace Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Nahdah Central Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Tapayan Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sultan Mastura National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Awang Elementaty School | - | - | - | - |
| Agape Evangelical School | - | - | - | - |
| Amirol Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Menang Institute of Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame University Elementary Training Department | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter Parochial School | - | - | - | - |
| Nahdah Central Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ama Computer School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cotabato
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Cotabato
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARMM Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Eugene De Mazenod Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cotabato
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awang Public Market | |||||
| Awang Public Market | |||||
| City Central Arcade | |||||
| Landasan Wet Market | |||||
| Pansacala Food Terminal | |||||
| Pansacala Food Terminal | |||||
| Parang Public Market | |||||
| Pigcawayan Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Village Market |
Hotels in Cotabato
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cotabato
43 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cotabato
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cotabato
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cotabato
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cotabato
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cotabato
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cotabato
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cotabato
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cotabato
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Central Mindanao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport | CBO | Medium Airport |
| Balabagan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kalamansig Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lambayong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lebak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lebak Rural Airport | LWA | Small Airport |
| Malabang Airport | MLP | Small Airport |
| Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wao Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cotabato
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 2Go Express | |
| Cotabato City Post Office | |
| Cotabato City Post Office | |
| Philpost | |
| Philpost |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cotabato
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Khairat Mosque | |
| Archbishop Mongeau Center | |
| Bell Church | |
| Church | |
| Cotabato Christian Church | |
| Cotabato Christian Church | |
| Cotabato City Four Square Gospel Church | |
| Cotabato City Four Square Gospel Church | |
| Cotabato Methodist | |
| Cotabato Methodist | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Marian Hills Church | |
| Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | |
| Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | |
| Mosque | |
| Notre Dame Archdiocesan Seminary | |
| Our Lady of Penafrancia Chapel | |
| Our Lady of Penafrancia Chapel | |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Parish | |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Parish |
Quick Facts
Around Cotabato
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Cotabato
9 places within 15 km
- • Plan International Pilipinas Maguindanao office
- • Kutawato Cave
- • Polloc Lighthouse
- • Banisilan Hill
- • Mount Cabalalaan
- • Mount Cabalata
- • Mount Taviran
- • PC Hill
- + 1 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cotabato
What is the population of Cotabato?
Cotabato has a population of 383,383 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 3,433 people per square mile, spread across 111.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cotabato?
Cotabato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.5 inches.