Banga

Banga is a municipality in South Cotabato that spreads across multiple agricultural zones with river access throughout its territory. The area supports extensive rice and corn production across 22 barangays, forming the backbone of local economic activity.

Banga originated from the Allah Valley Project as a Settlement District in 1941 and later became a municipality through Presidential Proclamation 612 in 1953. This transition from a planned settlement to an independent administrative unit marked a significant shift in local governance and identity.

The annual Pasundayag Festival in March brings together local communities to celebrate their harvest and showcase traditional performances rooted in farming life. The event reveals how agriculture shapes daily customs and community bonds in the area.

The national highway connects the municipality to General Santos and Cotabato City, making travel straightforward and accessible. The municipal market operates with organized zones where visitors can find local agricultural products and everyday goods.

The name Banga comes from Buanga palm trees that once covered the landscape before human settlement transformed the area. These trees left a lasting mark on the place that is still remembered in its name.