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Capital city of Cotabato, Philippines
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Kidapawan is the capital city of Cotabato Province with a rapidly growing population of more than 161,000 (2020).
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This waterfall is one of the cleanest in Asia. Its water, coming from Mount Apo, is also the source of the city's water supply
Kidapawan serves as the main jumping point for hikes to this mountain. There are two trails: one which ends at nearby Magpet and another ends at Santa Cruz, across through Davao del Sur.
Named after the Cebuano word for "harvest", it celebrates the annual harvest of exotic fruits grown in the city.
Fan rooms with common bathrooms.
fan and ac rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. Has Wi-Fi.
A/C single double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.
A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.
Fan and A/C double rooms. Some rooms have own bathrooms and cable TV and hot water. Has Wi-Fi.
Fan and a/c double rooms some with own bathroom and cable TV.
A wide selection of retail outlets with many fast food places.
Master Card/Visa Card ATM.
Visa Card ATM.
By plane
The nearest airport is in Davao City, and you can buy tickets for Philippines Airlines or Cebu Pacific airlines from an agent at the Gaisano Grand Mall from 10AM-7PM.
By bus
By ferry
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Davao · International · DVO
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