Makilala, Cotabato
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| Coordinates: 6°58′N 125°05′E / 6.97°N 125.08°ECoordinates: 6°58′N 125°05′E / 6.97°N 125.08°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| District | 2nd District of Cotabato |
| Incorporated | September 8, 1954 |
| Barangays | 38 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rudy S. Caoagdan |
| • Vice Mayor | Ricky A. Cua |
| Elevation | 240 m (790 ft) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 83,851 |
| Demonym(s) | Makilaleños |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 9401 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)64 |
| Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| 124707000 | |
| Electorate | 45,634 voters (2016) |
| Language(s) | Manobo, English, Tagalog |
| Website | www |
Makilala is a first class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 83,851 people.
The Municipality of Makilala, formerly a baranggay with a name of “Lamitan”, was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 63 issued on September 8, 1954, by then President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay.
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 Tagalog word which means "to be known".
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 City.
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. Niponggis serve as rain generators that provide reliable rainfall pattern and cool climate.
Makilala is politically subdivided into 38 barangays.
In the 2015 census, the population of Makilala, Cotabato, was 83,851 people, with a density of 240 inhabitants per square kilometre or 620 inhabitants per square mile.
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
Their agricultural land mostly planted with rubber, rice, coconut, coffee, bananan, vegetables and famous fruits such as durian, marang, rambutan and mangosteen.
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