Kidapawan, Component city in Cotabato, Philippines
Kidapawan sits at the foot of Mount Apo in a region with varied terrain and elevations. The city spreads across agricultural land with numerous plantations and settlements woven throughout the landscape.
American authorities established Kidapawan as a municipal district in 1914, marking the start of modern local governance. This founding affected lands where Monuvu peoples had long resided and maintained their communities.
The Obo Monuvu people shape daily life here through their customs, celebrations, and community practices that remain active today. Their traditions influence how locals gather, share meals, and mark important moments together as a community.
This agricultural city functions as a working farming region where bananas, rice, corn, and rubber are grown across various farms. Visitors should expect hilly terrain and wear suitable footwear for uneven paths and rural roads.
The name comes from the Obo Monuvu language and means 'to live near a spring in the highland,' reflecting how water sources shaped early settlement here. This language connection shows how the land and its resources guided where people chose to build their homes.
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