I was able to visit the Municipality of Midsayap, one of the most progressive town of Cotabato Province (north) last April when I traveled to the town of Alamada to seeAsik-Asik Falls. Below are only some of my photos taken from Midsayap, Cotabato.
Midsayap is geographically located on the Southwestern portion of Cotabato Province. It lies on 124"32' East longitude and 7"11.5' North latitude.
It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Libungan; on the South by the Rio Grande de Mindanao; on the East by the municipalities of Aleosan and Pikit; and on the West by the Municipality of Kabuntalan.
Midsayap is approximately 47 kilometers away from Cotabato City and some 174 kilometers from Davao City, two of the major urban centers in Mindanao. It is about 64 kilometers away from Kidapawan City, the seat of the Provincial Government.
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| The Municipal Hall of Midsayap |
It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Libungan; on the South by the Rio Grande de Mindanao; on the East by the municipalities of Aleosan and Pikit; and on the West by the Municipality of Kabuntalan.
Midsayap is approximately 47 kilometers away from Cotabato City and some 174 kilometers from Davao City, two of the major urban centers in Mindanao. It is about 64 kilometers away from Kidapawan City, the seat of the Provincial Government.
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| Sto. Niño Parish Church in Midsayap, Cotabato |
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| One of the many old houses in Midsayap, Cotabato that captured my attention. This building is being used as the parish center of the Sto.Niño Parish of Midsayap. |
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| A covered area located within the Midsayap Municipal Plaza with roofings that resembles a salakot (native hat). |
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| A testament of Midsayap's progress. |
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| Midsayap Town Hall |
QUICK FACTS ABOUT MIDSAYAP
Date of Creation | EO 66/ November 25, 1936 |
Income Class | 1st Class |
Population (2007 census) | 123,324 |
No. of Barangays | 57 |
Congressional District | 1st District |
Land Area | 29,042 |
No. of Households | 29,042 |
Climate | Type 4 |
Distance from Cotabato | 47 kilometers |
Distance from Davao | 174 kilometers |
Annual Income (2008) | PhP 90,920,404.50 |
Population Growth Rate | 1.92% |
Major Crops | Rice, Corn, Mango |
Major Festivals | Halad sa Sto. Niño, Sinugba Festival |
Major Dialects Spoken | Cebuano, Ilocano, Ilonggo , Maguindanaos, Manobo, Waray |
Barangays | Agriculture, Anonang, Arizona, Bagumba, Baliki, Bitoka, Bual Norte, Bual Sur, Central Bulanan, Central Glad, Damatulan, Ilbocean, Kadigasan, Kadingilan, Kapinpilan, Central Katingawan, Kimagango, Kiwanan, Kudarangan, Central Labas, Lagumbingan, Lomopog, Lower Glad, Lower Katingawan, Macasendeg, Malamote, Malingao, Milaya, Mudseng, Nabalawag, Nalin, Nes, Olandang, Patindeguen, Palongoguen, Barangay Poblacion 1, Barangay Poblacion 2, Barangay Poblacion 3, Barangay Poblacion 4, Barangay Poblacion 5, Barangay Poblacion 6, Barangay Poblacion 7, Barangay Poblacion 8, Rangeban, Sadaan, Salunayan, Sambulawan, San Isidro, San Pedro, Santa Cruz, Tugal, Tumbras, Upper Bulanan, Upper Glad I, Upper Glad II |
source: cotabatoprov.gov.ph