Kidapawan, Province of Cotabato
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Barangay count | 40 |
| Postal code | 9400 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 358.47 km2 (138.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 160,791 |
| Density (2020) | 449 / km2 (1,162 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 0' North, 125° 5' East (7.0083, 125.0916) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 284.3 meters (932.4 feet) |
Kidapawan is a component city in the landlocked province of Cotabato. It serves as the provincial capital.
The city has a land area of 358.47 square kilometers or 138.41 square miles which constitutes 3.85% of Cotabato's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 160,791. This represented 10.79% of the total population of Cotabato province, or 3.28% of the overall population of the SOCCSKSARGEN region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 449 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,162 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Kidapawan has 40 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amas | 4.71% | 7,579 | 7,289 | 3.98% | 0.82% |
| Amazion | 0.84% | 1,354 | 1,210 | 11.90% | 2.39% |
| Balabag | 1.29% | 2,069 | 1,683 | 22.94% | 4.44% |
| Balindog | 4.41% | 7,095 | 5,756 | 23.26% | 4.50% |
| Benoligan | 2.21% | 3,555 | 2,872 | 23.78% | 4.59% |
| Berada | 1.22% | 1,964 | 1,648 | 19.17% | 3.76% |
| Gayola | 0.99% | 1,591 | 1,275 | 24.78% | 4.77% |
| Ginatilan | 1.26% | 2,023 | 1,476 | 37.06% | 6.86% |
| Ilomavis | 2.79% | 4,487 | 3,626 | 23.75% | 4.59% |
| Indangan | 0.81% | 1,309 | 1,058 | 23.72% | 4.58% |
| Junction | 1.12% | 1,804 | 1,457 | 23.82% | 4.60% |
| Kalaisan | 2.23% | 3,580 | 2,788 | 28.41% | 5.40% |
| Kalasuyan | 2.57% | 4,140 | 3,061 | 35.25% | 6.56% |
| Katipunan | 1.12% | 1,805 | 1,363 | 32.43% | 6.09% |
| Lanao | 6.08% | 9,782 | 8,271 | 18.27% | 3.59% |
| Linangcob | 1.77% | 2,838 | 2,617 | 8.44% | 1.72% |
| Luvimin | 0.79% | 1,264 | 1,006 | 25.65% | 4.92% |
| Macabolig | 1.15% | 1,850 | 1,677 | 10.32% | 2.09% |
| Magsaysay | 3.65% | 5,873 | 3,541 | 65.86% | 11.24% |
| Malinan | 0.54% | 869 | 850 | 2.24% | 0.47% |
| Manongol | 3.23% | 5,194 | 4,424 | 17.41% | 3.44% |
| Marbel | 0.94% | 1,511 | 1,395 | 8.32% | 1.70% |
| Mateo | 1.78% | 2,857 | 2,241 | 27.49% | 5.24% |
| Meochao | 1.14% | 1,830 | 1,663 | 10.04% | 2.03% |
| Mua-an | 1.66% | 2,673 | 2,484 | 7.61% | 1.56% |
| New Bohol | 1.51% | 2,422 | 1,809 | 33.89% | 6.33% |
| Nuangan | 3.36% | 5,397 | 2,485 | 117.18% | 17.73% |
| Onica | 0.98% | 1,573 | 1,630 | -3.50% | -0.75% |
| Paco | 3.06% | 4,928 | 4,611 | 6.87% | 1.41% |
| Patadon | 1.79% | 2,880 | 2,051 | 40.42% | 7.41% |
| Perez | 2.02% | 3,249 | 2,609 | 24.53% | 4.73% |
| Poblacion | 17.93% | 28,824 | 31,586 | -8.74% | -1.91% |
| San Isidro | 1.01% | 1,626 | 1,673 | -2.81% | -0.60% |
| San Roque | 0.66% | 1,061 | 1,129 | -6.02% | -1.30% |
| Santo Niño | 0.83% | 1,337 | 1,010 | 32.38% | 6.08% |
| Sibawan | 1.00% | 1,610 | 1,419 | 13.46% | 2.69% |
| Sikitan | 1.04% | 1,671 | 1,440 | 16.04% | 3.18% |
| Singao | 6.15% | 9,894 | 8,041 | 23.04% | 4.46% |
| Sudapin | 7.19% | 11,563 | 10,385 | 11.34% | 2.29% |
| Sumbao | 1.16% | 1,860 | 1,586 | 17.28% | 3.41% |
| Kidapawan Total | 160,791 | 140,195 | 14.69% | 2.93% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Kidapawan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱721,853,788.93.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 462,814,629.93 | – |
| 2010 | 500,760,874.87 | 8.20% |
| 2011 | 524,964,260.94 | 4.83% |
| 2012 | 467,626,306.56 | -10.92% |
| 2013 | 505,883,262.98 | 8.18% |
| 2014 | 579,734,105.90 | 14.60% |
| 2015 | 644,892,249.34 | 11.24% |
| 2016 | 721,853,788.93 | 11.93% |
End notes:
| ||
Demographics
Households
The household population of Kidapawan in the 2015 Census was 138,479 broken down into 33,250 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73,876 | 13,772 | 5.36 | |
| 87,172 | 17,355 | 5.02 | |
| 100,619 | 20,393 | 4.93 | |
| 116,608 | 26,481 | 4.40 | |
| 124,405 | 28,898 | 4.30 | |
| 138,479 | 33,250 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Kidapawan is 5 to 9, with 15,134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1,056 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3,022 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 12,010 | 8.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 15,134 | 10.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 13,898 | 9.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 13,713 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 13,293 | 9.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 11,841 | 8.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 10,303 | 7.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,512 | 6.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 8,358 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,604 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,313 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,133 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,909 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,483 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,543 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,056 | 0.75% |
| 80 and over | 1,070 | 0.76% |
| Total | 140,195 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Kidapawan grew from 4,027 in 1918 to 160,791 in 2020, an increase of 156,764 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.93%, or an increase of 20,596 people, from the previous population of 140,195 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 4,027 | – | |
| 12,593 | 5.87% | |
| 31,644 | 9.91% | |
| 61,675 | 6.04% | |
| 46,820 | -2.66% | |
| 46,720 | -0.04% | |
| 54,864 | 3.26% | |
| 74,190 | 3.06% | |
| 87,758 | 3.20% | |
| 101,205 | 3.10% | |
| 117,610 | 2.09% | |
| 125,447 | 2.38% | |
| 140,195 | 2.14% | |
| 160,791 | 2.93% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Kidapawan for the year 2019 was 84,651, broken down into 41,425 males and 43,226 females.
Location
The city center of Kidapawan is situated at approximately 7° 0' North, 125° 5' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 284.3 meters or 932.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Kidapawan are Digos, Davao del Sur, Davao City, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Samal, Davao del Norte, and Panabo, Davao del Norte. The nearest municipalities are Makilala, Cotabato, Magpet, Cotabato, President Roxas, Cotabato, Matalam, Cotabato, M'lang, Cotabato, and Antipas, Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 951.48 kilometers (591.22 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Makilala, Cotabato, 5.24 kilometers (3.25 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Magpet, Cotabato, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N19°E)
- President Roxas, Cotabato, 16.63 kilometers (10.34 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N14°W)
- Matalam, Cotabato, 22.86 kilometers (14.20 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N67°W)
- M'lang, Cotabato, 24.55 kilometers (15.25 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Antipas, Cotabato, 26.51 kilometers (16.47 miles) to the North (N9°W)
Nearest cities
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 41.35 kilometers (25.69 miles) to the Southeast (S45°E)
- Davao City, 57.42 kilometers (35.68 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 57.75 kilometers (35.89 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 62.52 kilometers (38.85 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- Samal, Davao del Norte, 68.56 kilometers (42.60 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Panabo, Davao del Norte, 72.84 kilometers (45.26 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
Distance from Manila: 951.48 kilometers (591.22 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.