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Koronadal City
Koronadal City - a place of contrasting cultures with a unique combination
of warm people and vibrant tourism, an exciting combination where nature embraces you and hospitality warms your hearts. Discover
the silent majesty of Koronadal, a vibrant city of natural attraction, exotic festivals and very promising products.
Welcome to the City of Koronadal en enjoy the familiar warmth of Filipino culture, adventure and nature that is uniquely
Koronadal.
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Koronadal City is situated in the North-Eastern
part of the province of South Cotabato and only an hours drive away from General Santos City, the city has a favourable geographical
location, right in the heart of beautiful sceneries and natural resources. Janauary 10 of each year is proclaimed as the Municipal Town Fiesta, commemorating the foundation of Marbel.
The average annual temperature is about 27.07 degrees
centigrade, the warmest temperatures in the city are during the months of April and October, while the coolest months are
December to January.
Temperatures below the annual average are felt
in the upland areas, rainfall in the city is more or less even during the year and because of the mountain ranges, tropical
depressions rarely affect the city.
The name Koronadal is believed to have been derived
from two B'laan words: koron or kolon, meaning cogon grass and nadal or datal, meaning
plain which describes the place of the natives.
The name Koronadal alone conjures the image of a crown, and true enough
being South Cotabatos capital, it is the crowning glory of the exotic, eclectic province. It is the center of
all major fetes and festivities, the business mecca, the melting pot of modern nomads from around the world, and the site of the must-experience Mambucal Sulfur Springs.
Visiting South Cotabato, situated at the southern part of Mindanao, one can always be
sure of the welcoming, hospitable spirit of the true Pinoy.
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T'nalak Festival 2007
July 2007, Thousands of visitors and local residents gathered to join the
weeklong revelry as this year’s T’nalak festival opened to celebrate
the foundation anniversary of South Cotabato. Various civic and ethnic programs,
including an exhibition of different products of South Cotabato, were presented to showcase the rich and colorful heritage
of several minorities such as the B’laans, T’bolis and other Maguindanao communities.
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The
T’nalak Festival will showcase the province as a land of countless possibilities enhanced with the fusion of rich culture
and progress. T'nalak, a unique yet colorful way of weaving the abaca cloth by the T'boli tribal communities in South Cotabato,
has gone beyond mere cloth weaving or art itself. Residents
of this resource-rich province have taken pride of the t'nalak as being reflective of South Cotabato's varying regional and
ethnic cultures, belief, dialects and art woven together to form a wonderful tapestry.
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YELLOW BUS LINE INC.
Contact Nos. (083)
228-2214 / (083) 228-4988
WEENA Express Inc
Davao (083) 244-0033
AIRCON VANS
Contact Persons:
Rowell L. Dizon - 0918-3407623
Imelda Sueno - 0919-6949919
or (083)228-6642
Noel Dupitas -
(083)228-4454
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It takes about an hour to reach General Santos
City, which boasts of seaports and airport having international capabilities. Koronadal City is approximately 59 kilometers
away from General Santos City and the travel time is one hour by bus or jeepney. Travel time from the other two entry
points, Kidapawan and Cotabato City varies from 1.5 to 2.5 hours either by bus or jeepney.
Koronadal City is very accessible by land transport
from various points in Mindanao, and the most commonly used points of entry are General Santos on the Southeastern part, Cotabato
City on the Northwestern part and Kidapawan City on the Northern part of Mindanao.
Travel within Koronadal city is made possible by
tricycles and jeepneys and is connected to the rest of Mindanao and the Philippines trough at least three major bus companies.
People living in the rural areas are utilizing
motorized tricycles as means of transportation, except in the barangays of San Jose and Topland in which jeepneys are
used.
Motorcycles, popular known as skylabs are used
and very popular in the mountainaous barangays, they are used to transport both passengers and goods.
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Koronadal City
is a place that is still unspoiled, unpolluted and which features open spaces. Koronadal City is a growing center for tourism, both traditional tourism and emerging as a center for Eco-tourism and still a place
that any tourist would enjoy.
Experience Koronadal’s natural beauty and enjoy the marvel of its lush rainforests
in the highlands surrounding it. Encounter the majesty of waterfalls and caves that give a really stunning experience.
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Hinugyaw Festival
Celebrated every January 3-10 of the year, Hinugyaw Festival, dubbed as
the "Festival of festival's ," is a celebration of the different cultures that has dwelled on the fertile valley of Koronadal for many years now. Hinugayaw," from a Haligaynon term, meaning "merrymaking", is a jovial
and colorful festival which tells of the historical stream of how tribes from different parts of the Philippines has rolled
up in what Koronadal is now despite their diversity in culture. Koronadal, still young from its cityhood, becknons all visitors
to behold its peaceful atmosphere and its fast accelerating pace of development.
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Ramona Plaza Hotel
General Santos Drive
Koronadal City
Tel:(6383)2283390
The hotel is well managed
by it's charming staff. Whilst the rooms are quite comfortable, the great location and personalized service make the Ramona Plaza Hotel an outstanding place to stay.
Accredited by the Department of
Tourism
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DURIAN GARDEN
Awas Sulit
Polomolok
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BJ'S LECHON HOUSE
Abad Santos Street
Koronadal City
Prop: John. M. Garcia
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Marvella Plaza Hotel
General Santos Drive
Koronadal City
Tel: (6383)2282723/3784
The Marvella
Plaza Hotel is well located, the proximity of the town center and the
hospitality of staff will make your stay at the hotel unforgettable. Aircon rooms, restaurant and pool .Accredited by the Department of Tourism
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LANTAW MARBEL
Picnic Grove
Resto-Grill
Matulas Brgy, Paraiso
Koronadal City
Albert & Carmelita Ko
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PUNTA ISLA
Lake Resort
Lake Sebu
Mr. Russel Salvana
Tel 083-2388503
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FIT MART MALL
Food Court
General Santos Drive
Koronadal City
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KCC Mall of Marbel
General Santos Drive
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Casa Gemma
General Santos Drive
Koronadal City
Tel: (6383)2282310
12 Rooms
The best budget
hotel where you feel at home, located in downtown Koronadal City within walking distance of the center of the city.
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Del Rio Splash
Resort
This Resort
offers a breath-taking experience with nature. A calm place to hang-out with your families and friends.
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T'nalak
Festival
The T’nalak festival in Koronadal City , being a one T'nalak piece, designed by patterns would likewise represent
various activities during the celebration characterized by its outlook in being people and product- centered, development
oriented, and with tourism, history, culture and arts-driven events. This is an annual celebration of South Cotabato. A showcase of T'boli culture through the display of
their collection of tribal articrafts and ethnic costumes, street dancing parade, trade fair and sports events.
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Koronadal City, known for its triangular shape located at the southwestern part of Mindanao. Koronadal is encircled by the municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato on the northwest; Luntayan, Sultan Kudarat on the northeast; Banga on the southwest; and municipality
of Tupi and Tampakan, South
Cotabato on the Southeast.
As the main capital of South
Cotabato, Koronadal
became the core of the provinces’ social, economic, and political motion.
Mindanao lies below the typhoon belt, and its climate is more favorable than that
of Luzon to the north. Bananas, pineapples, coconuts,
mangoes, and other fruits are grown, as well as rice, corn, and coffee. Fish, especially tuna, and other marine products are
harvested.
The city of Koronadal is a
fertile valley which is locked by the mountainous spines of the Roxas and Quezon mountain ranges that rise to 874 meters above
sea level. The city is situated in the northeastern part of South Cotabato.
With a population of about 140.000, one extraordinary feauture of Koronadal is
its people. Made up of mostly Christians and a mixture of Muslims, Chinese and an ethnic group called B’laan, the city’s
religious and cultural harmony is truly a unique and outstanding description.
Even more, indulge in the city’s rich culture which is truly a fascinating
treasure. Quaint traditional villages thrive even with the fast bustling business centers in the city. Garden resorts, canopy
walking, mountain hikes, food festivals, trade fairs and evening parties all give the unique combination of tranquillity,
relaxation, recreation and excitement.
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ACCOMMODATION
Ramona Plaza Hotel
O.C Building,
Gensan Drive,
City of Koronadal
Tel Nos. (083) 228-3248
or (083) 228-3285
Marvella Plaza Hotel
Gensan Drive
City of Koronadal
(083) 228-3784
or (083) 228 2327
Mariz Pension House
Bonifacio Street
City of Koronadal
Tel. No. (083) 228-2030
Gemma Hotel and Restuarant
Aquino Street
City of Koronadal
Tel No. (083) 228-3162
Green
Valley Pension House
Gensan Drive
City of Koronadal
Tel. No. (083) 228-4034
Lelita's Lodge & Resto
Arrellano Street,
City of Koronadal
Tel. No. (083) 228-6247
Isidro's Lodge
Alunan Avenue,
City of Koronadal
Tel. No. (083) 228-6144
LYKA'S PENSION HOUSE
Lower Balmores, City of Koronadal
Tel# (083)228-6514-c/o Inday
DANIELS PENSION HOUSE
Osita Block 1
Tel# (083)228-8602
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