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ABOUT
SOCCSKARGEN is an administrative region located in south-central Mindanao. The name is an acronym of its four provinces – South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos.
Location
Best Time to Visit
For the best combination of agreeable temperatures of around 27° C (80° F) and as little rain as possible, the best time to visit this region is between February and March. The first months of dry season can still be rainy, while the last months are usually pretty hot and humid.
Fast Facts
Area: 22,337.30 km² (8,624 mi²)
Population: 3,879,300
Density: 223/km2
Regional Center: Koronadal
Languages: Hiligaynon; Maguindanao; Cebuano; Iranun; Sarangani; Tboli; Blaan; Dulangan; Manobo; Obo; Tagabawa; Teduray; Ilianen; Ilocano; Kapampangan; Karay-a; English
Provinces:
REGION 12 – SOCCSKSARGEN
| PROVINCE | LAND AREA KM2 | POPULATION |
|---|---|---|
| Cotabato | 9,184.9 | 1,490,700 |
| Sarangani | 3,601.25 | 559,000 |
| South Cotabato | 4,428.81 | 975,500 |
| Sultan Kudarat | 5,298.34 | 854,100 |
Total | 22,337.30 | 3,879,300 |
Cities: (4) General Santos; Kidapawan; Koronadal; Tacurong
Barangays: 1,195
Major Industries:
- Crops (Palay, corn, banana, coconut, durian)
- Energy related
- Forest Products
- Milling
Getting Here
The best way to get to SOCCSKARGEN region depends on where you’re traveling from and your budget.
The fastest and most convenient method of travel a far distance in the Philippines is most often by plane, however in some cases, traveling by sea or land may be a better option and more cost-effective.
Use the following online service to determine the various transportation options available to you based on your point of departure and your destination.
Getting Around
The following are the modes of transportation available in SOCCSKSARGEN region.
Bus
Car for Hire
Car Rental
Jeepneys
Shuttle
Taxi
Tricycles
Motorcycles
Bicycles
Suggested Budget
Use the chart below to get an idea of how much to budget daily. Actual amounts will depend on YOUR travel style. Keep in mind these are daily averages … some days you’ll spend more, some days you’ll spend less. Prices are in USD.
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SEE & DO
- Asik Asik Falls
- Bakngeb River Cave Adventure
- Balungis Weaving Center
- Balut Island
- Baras Bird Sanctuary
- Blaan Knaan
- Cotabato City’s Old City Hall (Visitor’s Information Center Museum)
- Durian Garden
- Fu Yabing Weaving Center
- Genalin Park & Zoo and Rescue Center
- Glan Heritage Tour
- Grand Mosque (Sulatn Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid)
- Great Glan Gourmet Getaway (4Gs)
- Gumasa White Sand Beaches
- Gunu Boi-COWHED
- Halal Goodness
- Hidak Falls
- Inaul Weaving (Al Jameelah Weaving Center)
- Kalonbarak Skyline Ridge
- Kalsangi Golf Course
- Kananamit Koronadal Food Delights
- Katunggan Coastal Eco-Park
- Lagbasan Cave
- Lake Agco
- Lake Agco Mud Spa
- Lake Holon
- Lake Sebu 7 Falls
- Lake Venado
- Lamlifew Cultural Village
- Lang Dulay Weaving Center
- Lebak Coast to Toast
- Lemlunay Dive Site
- Lemuhem Cultural Village
- Linan Forest Park-Linan Tarsier Conservation Sanctuary
- Lotus Garden
- Magues Hot & Cold Spring
- Maitum Burial Jars
- Maitum Watertubing
- Marawir Peak
- Marianos Blooming Agri-Tourism Park
- Mt. Apo KMM Trails
- Mt. Matutum and Dole Pineapple Field
- New Israel Zipline and Eco-Adventure Park
- Paniki Falls Eco-River Park
- Pawikan Sanctuary
- RMM Zipline Eco-Tourism
- Rio Vista Farm & Resort
- SCC Nature Park
- Salijay Integrated Farms
- Sarangani Bay Protected Sea Scape
- Sarangani Highlands
- Sarangani Paraglide
- Sarap Sarangani
- Sebul Farm
- Siok Falls
- South Cotabato CommunityMuseum
- Surallah Tri-Monument
- T’boli Homestay
- T’boli Ken
- T’boli Museum
- Talakudong Food Overload
- Tausuvan Falls
- Tuka Marine Park
- Tupi Fruit Park
- UK Peak Aleosan
- Ugis Peak
EAT & DRINK
- Baye-baye (Cotabato)
- Belmar’s Buko Halo-Halo (Sarangani)
- Bibingkang kanin (Sultan Kudarat)
- Buko salvaro (Sarangani)
- Chicken ala Bukid (Sarangani)
- Coco piaya (Sultan Kudarat)
- Forest wine (South Cotabato)
- Fresh Tuna and other Tuna Products (Sarangani)
- Humba (Sarangani)
- Lanzones (Cotabato)
- Llolot Anok (South Cotabato)
- Lumpiang ubod (Sarangani)
- Mangosteen (Cotabato)
- Native chicken barbecue (Cotabato)
- Native chicken bulalo, bbq and lechon manok (Sultan Kudarat)
- Native chicken cooked in bamboo (South Cotabato)
- Native coffee (South Cotabato)
- Pastil (Cotabato)
- Rambutan (Cotabato)
- Sikwate & puto maya (Sarangani)
- Sinanglay (South Cotabato)
- Tilapia cooked in various ways (South Cotabato)
- Tinagtag (Cotabato)
- T’boli meal (South Cotabato)
WHERE TO STAY
Where to Stay in SOCCSKSARGEN
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EVENTS & FESTIVALS
- Apo Sandawa Climb Festival
- Binuyugan & Bangsi Festival
- Buyogan Festival
- Helobung Festival
- Hinugyaw Festival
- Kalilangan Festival
- Kalimudan Festival
- Kalivungan Festival
- Lemlunay Festival
- Lubi-lubi Festival
- Mahin Festival
- MunaTo Festival
- Sarangani Bay Festival
- Seslong Festival
- T’nalak Festival
- Tacurong Bird Festival
- Talakudong Festival
- Tandaya Festival of Festivals / Samar Day Celebration
- Timpupo Festival
- Timpuyog Festival
- Tuna Festival
WHAT’S NEARBY
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