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Kidapawan, Philippines
Soccsksargen · Philippines
Kidapawan is a mid-size city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 79,652. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kidapawan
Kidapawan, officially the City of Kidapawan, is a component city and the capital of the province of Cotabato, Philippines.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,652 |
| Population Density | 575 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.0083°, 125.0894° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Soccsksargen |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.3 inches (2,066 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kidapawan
Kidapawan is a mid-size city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 79,652. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Kidapawan
Kidapawan has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.5°C), the coldest is Feb (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2081 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 138.4 sq mi (358.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0083°N, 125.0894°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 136 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 143 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 113 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 99 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 71 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 114 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in |
Kidapawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.8").
Colleges & Universities in Kidapawan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mindanao Colleges | College | - | , |
| Colegio De Kidapawan | College | - | , |
| College of Education, Arts and Sciences | College | - | , |
| College of Engineering | College | - | , |
| College of Law | College | - | , |
| College of Technology | College | - | , |
| Kidapawan Doctor's College Inc. | College | - | , |
| Makilala Institute of Science and Technology | College | 2014 | , |
| Matalam Polytechnic College | College | - | , |
| Matalam Polytechnic College | College | - | , |
| North Valley College | College | - | , |
| Notre Dame of Kidapawan College | College | - | , |
| Rock Valley Christian College Foundation | College | - | , |
| Southern Baptist College | College | - | , |
| St. Luke's College | College | - | , |
| University of Southern Mindanao | University | 1978 | , |
| University of Southern Mindanao-Kidapawan City Campus | University | - | , |
Schools in Kidapawan
26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuangan Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Jireh Alliance School of Kidapawan City | - | - | - | - |
| Kidapawan City National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sibug Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Spottswood National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Isidoro Lonzaga Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Suerte Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kalasuyan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mateo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Luvimin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulanay Maangue Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manongol Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manongol National High School | - | - | - | - |
| CFCST Sub office | - | - | - | - |
| Datu Saliman Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Balabag Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Meohao Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Perez National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Katipunan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Indangan National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Saniel National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Perez Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kidapawan City Pilot Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lanao Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| School For Life Montessori | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kidapawan
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigada News FM Davao | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DXAB One Radyo 1296 AM | news, talk | AAC 463 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Philippines - Davao FM 105.9 | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Kidapawan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLGSAT Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kidapawan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansalan Public Market | |||||
| Kidapawan Fruit Stand and Pasalubong Center | |||||
| Kidapawan Mega Market | |||||
| M'lang Public Market | |||||
| Magpet Public Market | |||||
| Makilala Public Market | |||||
| Matti Market Vendors Association | |||||
| New Rizal Tuesday Market | |||||
| Pamilihang Bayan ng Antipas | |||||
| President Roxas Public Market |
Hotels in Kidapawan
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kidapawan
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kidapawan
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kidapawan
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kidapawan
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kidapawan
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kidapawan
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kidapawan
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kidapawan
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kidapawan
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kidapawan
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kidapawan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kidapawan
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Bangoy International Airport | DVO | Large Airport |
| Allah Valley Airport | AAV | Medium Airport |
| Central Mindanao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| A O Floirendo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dacudao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasilak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Filipina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libertad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lambayong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lunga-og Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madaum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maramag Airport | XMA | Small Airport |
| MEPI Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services Airport | - | Small Airport |
| New Sambog Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Philippines Paramotor Training Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sampao Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Searbemco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| TADECO Santo Tomas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wao Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kidapawan
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kidapawan City Post Office | |
| UPRC |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kidapawan
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ang Dating Daan Coordinating Center (MCGI) | |
| Chapel | |
| Highland Springs Church of Christ | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Kidapawan City Alliance Church | |
| Kidapawan City Ambassador Baptist Church | |
| Kidapawan City Assembly of God | |
| Kidapawan Proper Alliance Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Lokal ng Kidapawan, Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Lokal ng X, Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Madrid Alliance Church | |
| Our Lady Mediatrix of all Grace Cathedral | |
| Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) |
Quick Facts
Around Kidapawan
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kidapawan
1 places within 15 km
- • Mount Sinkatulan
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kidapawan?
Kidapawan has a population of 79,652 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 575 people per square mile, spread across 138.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kidapawan?
Kidapawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.3 inches.