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The Province of North Cotabato lies on the eastern part of Region XII and is strategically located in the central part of Mindanao. It is bounded on the north by the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon, on the east by Davao City, on the southeast by Davao Del Sur, on the west by Maguindanao Province and on the southwest by Sultan Kudarat Province.
Area: 656,590 hectares representing 45.06% of the regional area. 149,972 hectares classified as alienable and disposable land. 506,618 hectares forest lands.
Population: 918,992 (2000 Official Census). Average population growth rate 1.36%
Political Subdivision: 2 Congressional districts; 1 component city; 17 municipalities; 544 barangays
Capital: Kidapawan City
Dialect/Language: English, Tagalog, Visayan, Ilonggo, Ilocano, Muslim and Manobo
Climate: The plains of Cotabato lie between long mountain ranges which are source of cool breezes - just right for your holidays.