Koronadal
Koronadal
Marbel | |
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City of Koronadal | |
Other transcription(s) | |
• Jawi | كوروندل |
Nicknames:
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Motto: Bagong Koronadal... Ngayon at Bukas! | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 6°30′N 124°51′E / 6.5°N 124.85°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Soccsksargen |
Province | South Cotabato |
District | 2nd district |
Founded | January 10, 1939 (as Marbel Settlement District) |
Chartered | August 18, 1947 |
Cityhood | October 8, 2000 |
Barangays | 27 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
• Mayor | Eliordo "Bebot" U. Ogena |
• Vice Mayor | Erlinda "Bing" Pabi Araquil |
• Representative | Peter B. Miguel |
• City Council | Members |
• ZIP code | 9506 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)83 |
Native languages | Hiligaynon Cebuano Maguindanao Blaan Tagalog |
Website | koronadal |
Koronadal, officially the City of Koronadal (
It is the capital of the province of South Cotabato and regional administrative center of Soccsksargen (Region XII).[5]
Koronadal City is one of the Planned Cities of the Philippines that were signed by Congress on 1965. It became a component city of South Cotabato by virtue of Republic Act 8803 dated October 8, 2000.[6]
Koronadal City is one of the two cities in Mindanao where majority of the citizens are ethnic
History
The settlement of Koronadal and its creation as a municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. #82 dated August 18, 1947, was marked by a rapid initial development, so that when the province of South Cotabato was created under Republic Act No. 4849 on July 18, 1966, it easily became the capital town. In the past, the place was populated by Blaan people and Maguindanaons. The word Koronadal is believed to have been derived from two Blaan words- kalon meaning cogon grass, and nadal or datal meaning plain, which aptly described the place to the natives.[8] On the other hand, Marbel, which is another name for the poblacion, is a Blaan term marb el which means "murky waters" referring to a river, now called the Marbel River.
Koronadal City used to comprise the area extending from the banks of
It was on August 18, 1947, when President Manuel Roxas signed the Executive Order creating the municipalities in the entire province of Cotabato, one of which was Marbel (now Koronadal). The same executive order likewise mandated the official function of the municipal government which began after the qualification and election of the first set of municipal officials.
The municipal government of Koronadal began its official function on January 1, 1948, with an approved Annual Estimated Budget of P30,000.00. The land area of the municipality by then was comparable with the Province of Bataan embracing the present municipalities of Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, T'Boli, Tampakan, Tupi, and Isulan in Sultan Kudarat.
Municipal Council Resolution No. 32, Series of 1948 mandated and proclaimed January 10 of each year as the Municipal Town Fiesta commemorating the foundation of Marbel Settlement District of the National Land Settlement.
Cityhood
Koronadal was converted into a component city of South Cotabato by virtue of Republic Act No. 8803 on October 8, 2000. At present, Koronadal City is a fast-developing growth center composed of twenty-seven barangays including the four zones in the poblacion. Being the capital city of South Cotabato, it is the center of the province in terms of political, cultural and socio-economic activities.
By virtue of Executive Order No. 304 signed by then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Koronadal City was named as the Regional political and socio-economic center of Soccsksargen on March 30, 2004. Regional departments, bureaus and offices were ordered to move from Cotabato City, the former Regional Center of the Region.[9]
Geography
Koronadal is located in the central part of southern Mindanao, in a gently sloping plain surrounded by low mountains.[10]
Barangays
Koronadal City is politically subdivided into 27
There are 8 barangays which classified as urban (highlighted in bold).
- Assumption (Bulol)
- Avanceña (Barrio Tres)
- Cacub
- Caloocan
- Carpenter Hill
- Concepcion (Barrio Sais)
- Esperanza
- General Paulino Santos (Barrio Uno)
- Mabini
- Magsaysay
- Mambucal
- Morales
- Namnama
- New Pangasinan (Barrio Kwatro)
- Paraiso
- Poblacion Zone I
- Poblacion Zone II
- Poblacion Zone III
- Poblacion Zone IV
- Rotonda
- San Isidro
- San Jose (Barrio Singko)
- San Roque
- Santa Cruz
- Santo Niño (Barrio Dos)
- Saravia (Barrio Otso)
- Topland (Barrio Syete)
Climate
Climate data for Koronadal City, South Cotabato | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (87) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
24 (74) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 64 (2.5) |
45 (1.8) |
59 (2.3) |
71 (2.8) |
140 (5.5) |
179 (7.0) |
192 (7.6) |
198 (7.8) |
163 (6.4) |
147 (5.8) |
113 (4.4) |
66 (2.6) |
1,437 (56.5) |
Average rainy days | 12.2 | 10.3 | 12.7 | 15.7 | 26.0 | 27.4 | 28.1 | 28.2 | 26.0 | 26.7 | 22.9 | 16.6 | 252.8 |
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[11] |
The climate of Koronadal is mild and sub-tropical, belonging to climate Type IV. The place is typhoon free. Rainy months are from June to October.[10]
Demographics
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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[12][13][14][15] |
Language
The main language of the city is
Religion
Churches and Mosques in Koronadal:
- Christ the King Cathedral (San Antonio de Padua Parish Church), Downtown Koronadal
- San Guillermo Parish Church, Brgy. Morales
- Sagrada Familia Parish Church, Brgy. San Jose
- Sacred Heart Parish Church, Brgy. General Paulino Santos
- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Church, Santa Cruz
- Passionist Seminary, Brgy. Paraiso
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Seminary, Brgy. Santo Niño
- Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Downtown Koronadal
- Marbel Baptist Church (SBC), Downtown Koronadal
- Artesian Christian Fellowship (SBC), Brgy. San Roque
- Southern Cathedral of Faith (SBC), Downtown Koronadal
- Southern Baptist Church (SBC), Downtown Koronadal
- Gethsemane Baptist Church (SBC), Brgy. Sta. Cruz
- Life-Changing International Ministries (SBC), Brgy. Morales
- Bo. 6 Baptist Church (SBC), Brgy. Concepcion
- Iglesia ni Cristo, Downtown Koronadal
- Iglesia ni Cristo, Brgy. Morales
- Members Church of God International, Downtown Koronadal
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Downtown Koronadal
Mosques
- Koronadal Grand Mosque, Downtown Koronadal
- Balik-Islam Mosque, Brgy. Morales
- Engineer Buisan Mosque, Downtown Koronadal
- Masjid Al-Fuqarah, Prk Kings compound
- Marbel Masjid, F.Antipolo Street
- Al-Masjidul Azraq, Tamnag
- Macasayon Old Mosque, Tamnag
Economy
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
Retail and commercial
Home for many shopping malls in South Cotabato, it serves as one of the tourism economic activity of the city. Koronadal is considered as the main shopping hub for nearby municipalities and provinces.
Government
Koronadal became a city on October 8, 2000. Since then the City Government of Koronadal has been in charge of the political, socio-cultural and economic development of the city.
Incumbent Officials:
- Mayor: Eliordo Ogena (Since 2019-present)
- Vice Mayor: Erlinda P. Araquil (Since 2022–present)
List of Mayors and Vice Mayors | |||
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Year | Mayor | Notes | Vice Mayor |
1940 | The Marbel Settlement District was created under Commonwealth Act No. #141 dated January 10, 1940 | ||
Bai Luma Panat | First Municipal District Mayor appointed by Colonel Dionisio Gutierrez | ||
1941 - 1943 | |||
1943 - 1947 | Sergio Morales | Appointed by Brigadier General Salipada Pendatun | |
1947 | The Municipality of Koronadal was created by the virtue of Executive Order No. #82 dated August 18, 1947 | ||
1947 - 1951 | Sergio Morales | ||
1951 | The first local election in Koronadal was held | ||
1951 - 1955 | Hilario De Pedro Sr. | First elected Municipal Mayor | Venancio Magbanua |
1955 - 1959 | |||
1959 - 1963 | Arturo Rojas Sr. | ||
1964 - 1967 | |||
1968 - 1969 | |||
1969 - 1970 | Gerardo Calaliman | ||
1971 - 1975 | |||
1975 - 1980 | |||
1980 | The first local election since the declaration of Martial Law | ||
1980 - 1988 | Ismael Sueno | ||
1988 | Local election under the new Constitution | ||
1988 - 1992 | Fernando Miguel | ||
1992 - 1995 | |||
1995 - 1998 | |||
1998 - 2000 | Vicente De Jesus | ||
2000 | The Municipality of Koronadal was converted into a City by the Republic Act No. #8803 dated August 16, 2000 | ||
2000 - 2001 | Vicente De Jesus | First City Mayor | |
2001 - 2004 | Fernando Miguel | ||
2004 - 2007 | |||
2007 - 2010 | |||
2010 - 2013 | Peter Miguel | Eliordo Ogena | |
2013 - 2016 | |||
2016 - 2019 | |||
2019 - 2022 | Eliordo Ogena | Peter Miguel | |
2022 - Present | Erlinda Araquil |
Culture
B’laan culture
The
Maguindanaon culture
The cultural diversity of the region is the result of a large influx of migrants from the north during American colonial period which continued later. Found here are three main cultural groups: the early Filipinos who belong to various indigenous tribes living in the highlands and remote areas of Mindanao, the Maguindanaons who were early converts to Islam and who regard the region as their traditional homeland in the historical Sultanate of Maguindanao, and the Catholic Filipinos who founded settlements and communities in the course of their migrations from other parts of the country.
Catholic culture
The
The Americans continued this pattern during their colonial administration. In 1913 the American colonial government provided resources for the establishment of agricultural colonies in Mindanao. By the time the Philippine Commonwealth was established, Mindanao had become a veritable frontier. Wave upon wave of migrants poured into the region, chiefly among them the Hiligaynons, Cebuanos, Ilocanos, and Kapampangans. These people did much to clear the virgin areas of Mindanao and open them to extensive agriculture and industry.
Events
Koronadal also hosted an international activity called Pyesta Kalon Datal: Koronadal International Folkloric Festival in coordination with
Festivals
- Hinugyaw Festival (January 8–10) – is the festival that marks the foundation anniversary of Koronadal as a municipality. It shows the festive spirit of the people of Koronadal with street dancing and night beer parties in the streets of Koronadal among other worthwhile activities.
- T'nalak Festival (July 16–18) – a festival that celebrates South Cotabato's Tboli tribe with colorful abaca cloth created and woven by the women from their tribe. It symbolizes the blending of culture, strength and unity of the various ethnic groups living in the province. They have Dayana Civic Parade which highlighted by a float and cheer dance competition. They perform on the streets of the city showcasing native costumes of Blaan, Tboli and other tribal groups in Mindanao.
- Cityhood Charter Anniversary (October 8) – celebrates the cityhood of Koronadal highlighted by "Negosyo Festival" showcasing the vibrancy of business and other economic enterprises in the City of Koronadal; consumers enjoy month-long citywide grand sale as participating business establishments give discounts of up to 70% off their regular prices on goods or services.
Tourism
- Bong Gumne de Muhon
- Damweng Dmatal
- El Gawel Zoo
- Mambucal Hot Spring
- Saravia Falls
- Siok Falls
- Supon Falls
Parks:
- CIOFF Park
- Freedom Park
- Paraiso Verde Water Park
- Rizal Park
Museums and shrines:
- Albert Morrow and Santiago Odi Memorial Shrine
- Filipino – Japanese Memorial Shrine
- General Paulino Santos Roundball
- Historical Marker of the Seventeen Martyrs
- Notre Dame of Marbel University Library and Museum
- South Cotabato Community Museum
- Tantoco Memorial Showcase
Healthcare
Health Facilities in Koronadal are also widely distributed to all Marbeleños.
Hospitals in the City of Koronadal:
- South Cotabato Provincial Hospital, Aguinaldo Street
- Allah Valley Medical Specialists' Center, General Santos Drive
- Dr. Arturo P. Pingoy Medical Center, General Santos Drive
- Socomedics Medical Center, Judge Alba Street
Education
Education in Koronadal is widely distributed to all Koronadaleños. As for the school year 2009–2010, there are 95 primary and elementary schools in the city, both in public and private schools; while there are 17 secondary schools, both in public and private schools.
There are two universities in the city:
- Notre Dame of Marbel University
- University of the Philippines Manila – Koronadal School of Health Sciences
Other colleges are also vibrant in the education business. The list below shows the tertiary level schools present in the city:
- St. Alexius College - Dr. Arturo P. Pingoy Medical Center
- Green Valley College Foundation Incorporated
- Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges - Marbel
- Holy Child College of Information Technology, Inc. (Permanently Closed)
- Regency Polytechnic College
- ACLC College of Marbel
- King's College of Marbel, Inc.
- Korbel College
- SITE Dizon
- STI College Koronadal
- Goldenstate College Marbel
- Marbel Institute of Technology College
- Marvelous College of Technology, Inc.
- SouthPhil Institute of Technology, Inc.
The list below shows some prominent secondary and elementary schools present in the city:
- Philippine Science High School SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus
- Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department
- Notre Dame - Siena School of Marbel
- Notre Dame of San Jose
- Dolores Peneza Montessori Academy Inc. (formerly Casa Dolores Montessori School, Inc)
- St Alexius College - Integrated School Department
- Koronadal National Comprehensive High School
- Koronadal Southern Elementary School (Chinese School)
- Koronadal International School
- Maryland School
- King's College of Marbel, Inc.
- Marymount School
Koronadal is also home to two seminaries, the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Seminary or locally known as OLPHS and the St. Gabriel College Seminary run by the Passionist Fathers of the Philippines which is located at Purok San Gabriel, Brgy. Zone 3.
Transportation
Land
Public Utility Vehicle
Popular mode of public transportation in the city are the tricycles which was divided in 2021 into 4 cluster routes:
- Red cluster (Northern Barangays)
- Avanceña
- Caloocan
- part of General Paulino Santos
- part of Morales
- Poblacion Zone 1
- San Jose
- Yellow cluster (Eastern Barangays)
- Cacub
- Concepcion
- Esperanza
- General Paulino Santos
- Mabini
- Magsaysay
- New Pangasinan
- Poblacion Zone 2
- Rotonda
- San Roque
- Santo Niño
- Topland
- Green cluster (Southern Barangays)
- Assumption
- Carpenter Hill
- Mambucal
- Poblacion Zone 2
- Santa Cruz
- San Isidro
- Saravia
- Blue cluster (Western Barangays)
- Morales
- Paraiso
- Poblacion Zone 4
In accordance with the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program of the Philippine government, the government of Koronadal launched on 2022 the 10 routes that will serve the city:
Route | Destination | Notes |
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Route 1 | San Jose - Downtown via Public Market Terminal | Future route |
Route 2 | Saravia - Downtown via Public Market Terminal | Active route |
Route 3 | Topland - Downtown via Public Market Terminal | Future route |
Route 4 | San Roque - Downtown via Public Market Terminal | Future route |
Route 5 | Paraiso - Downtown via Public Market Terminal | Future route |
Route 6 | San Isidro - Downtown loop via the Integrated Public Transport Terminal | CW & CCW
Active route |
Route 7 | Morales - Downtown via the Integrated Public Transport Terminal | Future route |
Route 8 | Downtown loop 1 via the Integrated Public Transport Terminal | CW & CCW
Future route |
Route 9 | Downtown loop 2 via the Integrated Public Transport Terminal | CW & CCW
Future route |
Tampakan - Downtown | Active route |
Railway
Koronadal will house the Koronadal terminus station of the Mindanao Railway Phase Two which will involve a 150 km (93 mi) segment south of Phase 1 between the cities of Digos and Koronadal, passing through General Santos.[26]
Air
The nearest airport that serve Koronadal City is the
Sea
The nearest seaport that serve Koronadal is the
Notable personalities
- Christian Perez - darts player
- Kaya
- Kenneth Duremdes - PBA basketball player
- Ernestine Tiamzon- DLSU Lady Spiker
- Lovely Abella - GMA 7 Artist
- Orlando Quevedo - cardinal of a Roman Catholic Church who served as an Archbishop Emeritus of Cotabato from 1998 to 2018. He was born and spent his very early years in Laoag, Ilocos Norte but was raised in Koronadal, a town at the time of his arrival in Mindanao, where he finished his remaining grade school and entire high school years.
Sister cities
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