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Makilala, officially the Municipality of Makilala (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Makilala; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Makilala; Tagalog: Bayan ng Makilala), is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 87,927 people.[3]
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Makilala | |
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| Municipality of Makilala | |
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 Map of Cotabato with Makilala highlighted | |
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.svg)  Makilala Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 6°58′N 125°05′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Soccsksargen |
| Province | Cotabato |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | September 8, 1954 |
| Barangays | 38 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Armando M. Quibod |
| • Vice Mayor | Ryan D. Tabanay |
| • Representative | Rudy S. Caoagdan |
| • Electorate | 60,018 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 343.57 km2 (132.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 631 m (2,070 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[3] | |
• Total | 87,927 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| • Households | 21,318 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 28.24 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 304.6 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 878.2 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 272.5 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 342.6 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Cotabato Electric Cooperative (COTELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9401 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)64 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Cebuano Tagabawa Ilianen Obo Tagalog |
| Website | makilala |
Makilala is one of the five daughter municipalities of Kidapawan. It was the second to separate, created through Executive Order No. 63, issued by President Ramon Magsaysay on September 8, 1954. Incumbent Kidapawan councilor Ireneo Castro was appointed as its first mayor. Following the separation, Kidapawan lost its southern border with the then-undivided Davao. The village of Indangan split in two as a result. A few years later, the councilors petitioned to change the border, situated at Saguing River, to the Malaang River, but they were ignored by the national government.[5]
The municipality was a village with a name of "Lamitan".[6]
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 Hiligaynon word which means "to be known".
On December 29, 1985, members of the Pacot family were gunned down by armed men, allegedly from the Integrated Civil Home Defense Force, leaving two dead and six wounded.[5]
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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 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.
Barangays
Makilala is politically subdivided into 38 barangays. [7] Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.
- 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
Climate
| Climate data for Makilala, Cotabato | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
21 (70) |
21 (71) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 51 (2.0) |
41 (1.6) |
38 (1.5) |
45 (1.8) |
82 (3.2) |
108 (4.3) |
114 (4.5) |
120 (4.7) |
95 (3.7) |
96 (3.8) |
76 (3.0) |
52 (2.0) |
918 (36.1) |
| Average rainy days | 13.2 | 12.0 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 22.5 | 23.9 | 25.2 | 25.4 | 23.3 | 24.1 | 21.0 | 16.8 | 236.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue[8] | |||||||||||||
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. Naponggis serve as rain generators that provide reliable rainfall pattern and cool climate.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 26,176 | — |
| 1970 | 35,796 | +3.18% |
| 1975 | 37,259 | +0.81% |
| 1980 | 41,497 | +2.18% |
| 1990 | 55,060 | +2.87% |
| 1995 | 61,125 | +1.98% |
| 2000 | 63,039 | +0.66% |
| 2007 | 71,543 | +1.76% |
| 2010 | 77,508 | +2.96% |
| 2015 | 83,851 | +1.51% |
| 2020 | 87,927 | +0.94% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[9][10][11][12] | ||
In the 2020 census, the population of Makilala, Cotabato, was 87,927 people,[3] with a density of 260 inhabitants per square kilometre or 670 inhabitants per square mile.
Poverty incidence of Makilala
10
20
30
40
2006
29.00 2009
23.21 2012
39.38 2015
32.16 2018
20.30 2021
28.24 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] |
Industries in Makilala are the 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. Makilala has a radio station called First Community Radio.
Agricultural land is mostly planted with rubber, rice, coconut, coffee, banana, vegetables and fruits such as durian, marang, rambutan and mangosteen.
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- The foothills of Mount Apo, especially the area of Mt. Apo National Park which falls within Barangay Batasan, also contain several waterfalls, most of them hidden away in the old-growth forest within the National Park, while two of the tallest falls, Matibago and Padalagi, are visible from the National Highway. As of now there are no tourist-friendly access to these waterfalls, with them being several hours of hard trekking from the Barangays.
- The Barangay of New Israel is situated on the periphery of Mount Apo National Park at an elevation of 1,600 feet above sea level. New Israel was established by the Moncadistas, a religious sect. Aside from being a starting point for hikes up Mt. Apo, it is also home to a troop of monkeys, which are used to interact with humans, and New Israel Eco Park, with Asia's longest zip-line.
- Sang'ngawan Falls is found in the neighboring Barangay of Batasan. It is a collection of cold & hot natural pools, found beside the Malasila river. Its hot sulfuric pools are reputed to have healing effects.
- Le Reve Resort is located along National Highway, Makilala, Cotabato. It is an inland resort known for its use of unchlorinated spring water piped from the foothills of Mt. Apo
- Don Bosco Youth Camp, also located in Batasan, is a favorite venue for events like seminars, conferences, & weddings.
- Camps Cajelo and Aurora are found along the National Highway in Barangay Bulatukan. It is known as the venue for yearly Scouting events in the province.
- The access roads to the many barangays of Makilala also make for good mountain biking, with varying degrees of difficulty.
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