Koronadal
Koronadal, officially the City of Koronadal (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Koronadal; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Koronadal; Maguindanaon: Kuta nu Kurunadal, Jawi: كوت نو كوروندل; Filipino: Lungsod ng Koronadal), also known as Marbel, is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 195,398 people.
Koronadal
Marbel | |
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| City of Koronadal | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Jawi | كوروندل |
City Hall | |
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Flag Seal | |
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| Motto: Bagong Koronadal... Ngayon at Bukas! | |
Map of South Cotabato with Koronadal highlighted | |
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Koronadal Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 6°30′N 124°51′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Soccsksargen |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | January 10, 1939 (as Marbel Settlement District) |
| Chartered | August 18, 1947 |
| Cityhood | October 8, 2000 |
| Barangays | 27 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Eliordo "Bebot" U. Ogena |
| • Vice Mayor | Erlinda "Bing" Pabi Araquil |
| • Representative | Peter B. Miguel |
| • City Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 122,724 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 277.00 km2 (106.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 2,271 m (7,451 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 195,398 |
| • Density | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| • Households | 50,814 |
| Demonym(s) | Koronadaleños; Marbeleños |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 3rd city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 12.10 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 1,139 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 2,816 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 1,052 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 433 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | South Cotabato 1 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 1) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 9506 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)83 |
| Native languages | Hiligaynon Cebuano Maguindanao Blaan Tagalog |
| Website | koronadal |
It is the capital of the province of South Cotabato and regional administrative center of Soccsksargen (Region XII).
Koronadal City is one of the Planned Cities of the Philippines that were signed by Congress on 1965. It became a component city of South Cotabato by virtue of Republic Act 8803 dated October 8, 2000.
Koronadal City is one of the two cities in Mindanao where majority of the citizens are ethnic Hiligaynons, who comprise 95% of the city's population, the other being Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. In 2003 and 2005 the city was recognized as "Most Competitive City" in the small-city category, and in 2005 and 2006 as the most business friendly city in Mindanao.