Cotabato, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Philippines

Regional capital7.2236° N, 124.2464° E

Situated in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, Cotabato is a regional capital. It has a population of 383,383.

Population383,383

ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Coordinates7.2236° N, 124.2464° E

CountryPhilippines

Rank in Philippines#31 of 44,372

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Nearest Airports

Cotabato (Awang) Airport

CBORegional

7.7 km away

Talayan Airport

PH-0548Local

29.2 km away

Balabagan Airport

PH-0553Local

35.1 km away

About Cotabato

Geographically, Cotabato is positioned at 7.22° N, 124.25° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.

The population of Cotabato is 383,383, placing it at position #31 among 44,372 localities in Philippines.

Cities in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Cotabato is located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao province of Philippines. Other cities in the region include Budta, Marawi City, Sultan Kudarat. Cotabato has 383,383 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is CBO.

Budta1,273,715 Marawi City259,993 Sultan Kudarat124,965 Dinaig116,768 Jolo101,002 City of Isabela67,336 Buluan60,931 Parang44,930 Sultan sa Barongis39,182 Maluso31,374

Universities in Cotabato

Cotabato is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Notre Dame – RVM College of Cotabato	1904	—	—
Notre Dame University	1948	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cotabato?

Cotabato has a population of 383,383. It ranks #31 in Philippines by population.

What province or state is Cotabato in?

Cotabato is located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.

Where is Cotabato located?

Cotabato is located at coordinates 7.22° N, 124.25° E in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.

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