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Soccsksargen, officially stylized in all caps, is an administrative region of the Philippines, designated as Region XII. It is located in south-central Mindanao. The name Soccsksargen is an acronym that stands for the region’s four provinces and one highly urbanized city: South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos.
An Overview of Soccsksargen
The region has a total area of 22,513.30 square kilometers (8,692.43 square miles). According to the 2020 census, the total population of Soccsksargen is 4,360,974. The regional center is in Koronadal, located in the province of South Cotabato, and the center of commerce and industry is General Santos, which is the most populous city in the region.
In terms of economy, the region’s GDP in 2021 was ₱503 billion ($10 billion), with a growth rate of 5.2%. The region contributes to the national GDP with 2.6% with 5% growth compared to 2016. 18.3% of Mindanao Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP).
Exploring the Provinces of Soccsksargen
Cotabato
Cotabato, also known as North Cotabato, is a province in the Philippines located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. Its capital is Kidapawan City.
As of the 2020 census, Cotabato has a population of 1,379,747. The province has a total land area of 9,008.90 square kilometers (3,478.73 sq mi), making it the country’s second-largest province by area.
The economy of Cotabato is predominantly based on agriculture, with vast tracts of lands producing a variety of crops. Major crops include rubber, palm oil, and fruit trees, among others. The province is also rich in mineral resources, including copper, gold, and silver.
Sarangani
Sarangani is a province in the Philippines located in the Soccsksargen region. Its capital is Alabel. The province has a total land area of 3,601.25 square kilometers (1,390.45 sq mi) and a population of 558,946 as per the 2020 census.
The province is divided into two sections, separated by the Sarangani Bay and General Santos City. It was part of South Cotabato until it became an independent province in 1992.
The economy of Sarangani is largely agricultural, with major crops including coconut, corn, rice, banana, mango, durian, rubber, and sugarcane. It also has plantations (mango, banana, pineapple, asparagus), cattle ranches, and commercial fishponds. The province is linked by paved roads to the international airport and harbor of General Santos.
South Cotabato
South Cotabato is a province in the Philippines, located in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. It is bordered by the provinces of Sultan Kudarat to the north and west, Sarangani to the south, and Davao del Sur to the east. The province is known for its diverse culture and its economy is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of corn, pineapple, banana, coffee, and rubber.
As of the 2020 census, South Cotabato has a population of 915,289 people. The province is divided into 10 municipalities and 1 city, with Koronadal serving as the provincial capital and regional center of the SOCCSKSARGEN region.
The province has a total land area of 3,935.95 square kilometers (1,519.29 sq mi), making it the 26th largest province in the country. The terrain of the province is characterized by relatively flat lands, rolling hills, and rugged mountain ranges.
Sultan Kudarat
Sultan Kudarat is a province in the Philippines located in the Soccsksargen region in Mindanao. Its capital is Isulan. Named after the 17th-century ruler and Sultan of Maguindanao, Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat, the province of Sultan Kudarat was formed in 1973.
As of the 2020 census, the province has a population of 812,095 people. It has a land area of 5,298.34 square kilometers, making it the 16th largest province in the Philippines.
The economy of Sultan Kudarat is predominantly based on agriculture with coffee, pineapple, banana, and rubber being the main products. The province is also rich in marine and mineral resources. It’s known as the “Food Basket of Region XII”.
The real estate market in Sultan Kudarat is not as developed as in other regions of the Philippines. Most of the properties available for sale or rent are agricultural lands, reflecting the province’s agricultural economy. However, there are also residential properties available, including houses and lots.
Source: wikipedia
