| Makilala | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Municipality of Makilala, Cotabato | |
| Map of Cotabato showing the location of Makilala | |
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Makilala
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Districts | 2nd District of Cotabato |
| Barangays | 38 |
| Incorporated (Town) | September 8, 1954 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • District Representative | Nancy A. Catamco |
| • Mayor | CAOAGDAN, Rudy S. (2010-present) |
| • Vice Mayor | CUA, Ricky A. (2010-present) |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 343.5653 km2 (132.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 240 m (787.4 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 71,543 |
| • Density | 208.2/km2 (539.3/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cotabateños |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| • Summer (DST) | +8 (UTC+8) |
| ZIP Code | 9401 |
| Language(s) | Manobo (official) |
| Income class | 1st Class[1] |
Makilala is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According LGPMS (as of 2009)[2], it has a population of 71,543 people in 14,592 households.
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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 municipality 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 kilometers from Cotabato City, 100 kilometers from Davao City and 114 kilometers from General Santos City.
Barangays
Makilala is politically subdivided into 38 barangays.
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Makilala's climatic condition is characterized by rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year, thus, keeps springs flowing, rivers alive and farms productive. Presence of Mt. Apo, Mt. Libadan, Mt. Gap and Mt. Niponggis serves as rain generators that provide reliable rainfall pattern and cool climate.
Their agricultural land mostly planted with rubber, rice, coconut, coffee, bananan, vegetables and famous fruits such as durian, marang, rambutan and mangosteen.
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
The Municipality of Makilala which is a First Class municipality and formerly a baranggay with a name of “Lamitan”[3] was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 63 issued on September 8, 1954 by then President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay.
Makilala is a Tagalog word meaning “To be Known” which is derived from the combination of the first syllables of the three big barrios of the area. These are Malasila, Kisante and Lamitan and an additional “la” was added to attain its Tagalog term.
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