Kidapawan is the capital city of Cotabato Province with a rapidly growing population of more than 161,000 (2020).

Understand[edit]

It's probably the best jumping-off point if you wish to climb Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest mountain.

• Kidapawan City Tourism Council. phone +63 64-278-3344. has a office in the plaza near City hall.

Talk[edit]

Cebuano is the dominant language spoken in Kidapawan. Other settlers speak Hiligaynon, Ilocano and Maguindanao. Most of the people can also speak Tagalog (Filipino) and English.

Get in[edit]

7°0′43″N 125°5′27″E

Map of Kidapawan

You can connect from Davao, Cotabato City or Valencia. There are buses and mini-buses (typically Toyota Hi-Ace) going to and from Davao City that take about 2 hr 45 min for the journey.

By plane[edit]

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[edit]

• From Davao City via Digos every hour with Mindanao Star. 3 hours, ₱150.
• From Cotabato via Matalam with Mindanao Star, ₱150.
• From Tacurong with a minivan, ₱120.
• Minivans also go from Kidapawan to Tacurong, 68 km, and from Tacurong there are buses to Koronadal 31 km.
• The van fare from Davao city to Kidapawan, 118 km, is ₱150 and the trip takes 3 hours.
• The van from Kidapawan to Tacurong costs ₱120.

Ferry[edit]

• Ferries from Cebu City, Manila, Iloilo, Bacolod, Bohol island arrive at Cagayan de Oro port.

Get around[edit]

There are many motor tricycles that charge ₱9 for a 2-km ride.

See[edit]

• Kansal Falls. 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 (updated Jul 2019)

Do[edit]

• Mount Apo. 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. (updated Jul 2019)
• Timpupo Festival. Named after the Manobo word for "harvest", it celebrates the annual harvest of exotic fruits grown in the city. (updated Jul 2019)

Buy[edit]

Malls & supermarkets[edit]

• Gaisano Grand Mall & Gaisano Supermarket, purok 1 lanao. 10AM-7PM. A wide selection of retail outlets with many fast food places. 
• ^{[formerly dead link]} Unitop Department Store., Perez Street. 9AM-8PM. (updated Oct 2016)

Banks & ATMs[edit]

• Metro Bank, Quezon Boulevard.. 24-hour ATM. Master Card/Visa Card ATM. (updated Oct 2016)
• PNB Bank, Quezon Boulevard.. 24-hour ATM. Visa Card ATM. (updated Oct 2016)

Eat[edit]

Budget[edit]

• Penong's Kidapawan, Davao-Cotabato Road. Price Range ₱100-₱900

Mid-range[edit]

Splurge[edit]

Drink[edit]

Sleep[edit]

Budget[edit]

• Samanthas Travelers Inn, along Davao-Cotabato Hwy (Barangay Balindog.). Fan rooms with common bathrooms. ₱300. 
• Midside Pension House, Roxas-Quimco street. fan and ac rooms with own bathroom and cable TV. Has Wi-Fi. ₱150/300/450. 
• Fadj Inn, Jose Abad Santos St. A/C single double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. ₱420/500. 
• Mount Apo Inn, Bautista St. A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV. ₱1000.. 
• Sams guest house, Villamarzo St. 
• Pareng boyaks Inn. ₱300. 
• A J D Pension House, Roxas-Quimco Street, ☏ +63 64-2784781, +63 9228350523. Fan and A/C double rooms. Some rooms have own bathrooms and cable TV and hot water. Has Wi-Fi. ₱200/300/450. 
• A J S Budget Inn, Quirino Drive. Fan and a/c double rooms some with own bathroom and cable TV. ₱300/500. 

Mid-range[edit]

Splurge[edit]

Connect[edit]

Stay safe[edit]

Cope[edit]

Go next[edit]

Digos ← Makilala ←	E  W	→ Matalam → Cotabato City via Sultan Kudarat (Maguindanao)
Arakan ← President Roxas ←	N  S	→ END

• Digos
• Davao
• Cotabato City
• Malaybalay.