The enactment of Republic Act Bo. 7152 dated August 30, 1991 created the municipality of Arakan, Province of Cotabato, Philippines aims to enhance the attainment of peace and order and that of a sustainable economic condition of the twenty eight (28) Barangays.
Today, for the last six (6) months of its existence one sees some remarkable changes in the area of responsibility of this infant municipality. These are reflected in the rapid development of its people and the land area resources to include the rapid expansion of the road networks ( barangay, municipal, provincial and even National roads).

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

Arakan municipality is located at the northern side of its mother municipality of Magpet, province of Cotabato, which sprawls on 56, 725 has. of land.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT ARAKAN VALLEY

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

• The 3-km. long Epol River, in Brgy. Gambodes, has 6  series of waterfalls and river pools.
• The 100-m. high Matigol Falls, at Inamong, Brgy. Datu Ladayon, has a cave beside it.
• The 4-hectare Lake Luningning, in Brgy. Ganatan,has a depth of 30 m. and an underground spring.
• The Tinanan River, at Valencia, Sto. Niño, has 6 springs and two unexplored caves.
• The church-like Gaem Cave, in Bagong Silang, Brgy. Gambodes, has an area of 900 sq. m. and a height of 10 m..
• Cave and Park View, at Bukato, Brgy. Kinawayan, is located between the boundaries of Cotabato and Bukidnon and Davao City. At its top, Mt. Sinaka and the Arakan Valley Complex can be viewed.
• The 500-hectare Forest Wildlife Park, at Sinai, Brgy. Salasang, is nestled with old trees and wild animals such as the Philippine Eagle, Kalaw, etc.
• The 50-ft. high, 5-tier Bokwan Falls (Upper Lombo, Brgy. Kabalantian)
• The tunnel-like Efel Cave and Cold Spring (Formon/Natubalan, Brgy. Salasang)
• The tunnel-like Nabuns Cave (Bagong Silang, Brgy. Gambodes)
• The 50-m. high Nanilungan Falls (Brgy. Gambodes)

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