Makilala

Makilala, officially the Municipality of Makilala (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Makilala; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Makilala; Tagalog: Bayan ng Makilala), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 83,851 people. [3]

Makilala
Municipality
Municipality of Makilala
Map of Cotabato with Makilala highlighted
OpenStreetMap
Makilala
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°58′N 125°05′E
Country Philippines
RegionSoccsksargen (Region XII)
ProvinceCotabato
District2nd District
FoundedSeptember 8, 1954
Barangays38 (see Barangays)
Government
 [1]
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorArmando M. Quibod
 • Vice MayorRyan D. Tabanay
 • RepresentativeRudy S. Caoagdan
 • Electorate52,562 voters (2019)
Area
 [2]
 • Total343.57 km2 (132.65 sq mi)
Elevation
268 m (879 ft)
Population
 (2015 census) [3]
 • Total83,851
 • Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)
 • Households
19,170
Economy
 • Income class1st municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence32.16% (2015)[4]
 • Revenue₱207,230,633.71 (2016)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9401
PSGC
124707000
IDD : area code +63 (0)64
Climate typetropical rainforest climate
Native languagesHiligaynon
Cebuano
Tagabawa
Ilianen
Obo
Tagalog
Websitewww.makilala-cotabatoprov.gov.ph

History

The Municipality of Makilala, formerly a barangay with a name of “Lamitan”,[5] 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 Hiligaynon word which means "to be known".

Geography

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.

Barangays

Makilala is politically subdivided into 38 barangays. [2]

  • 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

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.

Climate data for Makilala, Cotabato
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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 [6]

Demographics
Population census of Makilala
YearPop.±% 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%
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [3] [7] [8][9]

In the 2015 census, the population of Makilala, Cotabato, was 83,851 people, [3] with a density of 240 inhabitants per square kilometre or 620 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

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, banana, vegetables and famous fruits such as durian, marang, rambutan and mangosteen.

Tourist attractions
  • 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.

References
  1.  Municipality of Makilala | (DILG)
  2. "Province: North Cotabato". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. Census of Population (2015). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-05-07. Retrieved 2011-04-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Makilala: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  7. Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  8. Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region XII (Soccsksargen)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
  9. "Province of North Cotabato". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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