Kidapawan
1. Definition
Kidapawan, officially the City of Kidapawan, is a component city and the provincial capital of Cotabato, Philippines. Located at the foot of Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak, it is a primary eco-tourism destination and a major agricultural hub for fruit production (especially durian and mangosteen), driving agribusiness logistics, retail trade, and highland real estate. (Wikipedia, Kidapawan Govt)
2. Alternate Names
- City of Kidapawan
- Kidapawan City
3. Recognized Identities
| Source Type | Identity |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Kidapawan |
| Wikidata | Q868351 |
| DBpedia | Kidapawan |
| ProductOntology | N/A |
| Wiktionary | durian |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) | Kidapawan (Philippines) — History |
| MeSH | N/A |
| NCBI Taxonomy | N/A |
| AGROVOC | N/A |
| Google Scholar | Kidapawan City Cotabato real estate Mount Apo durian mangosteen |
| ConceptNet | trade center |
| OpenCyc | N/A |
4. Examples of Usage
- Fruit Orchards: Large orchards produce premium durian and mangosteen for regional Visayas and Mindanao markets.
- Mount Apo Tourism: The tourist center coordinates climbing expeditions and highland resorts at the base of Mount Apo.
5. Usage Scenarios
1. Leasing an agribusiness warehouse
An agricultural cooperative leases a warehouse along the highway to store fruit baskets before transport.
2. Acquiring a mountain lot
An investor purchases a plot overlooking Mount Apo to construct a tourist cottage property.
6. Strategies
- Cross-reference agricultural zoning and land classification with the main Agricultural Land (Philippines) article.
- Focus property investments near the main highway bypass junctions to benefit from the transit trade flow.
7. Security and Safety Measures
- Ensure that properties near Mount Apo are clear of any landslide or environmental protection zones.
- Verify all land title annotations at the Registry of Deeds of Cotabato.
8. Historical Context
Kidapawan was founded as a municipality in 1947 under Spanish decree. It became the provincial capital of Cotabato in 1973. Kidapawan was officially chartered as a component city on March 21, 1998, following a plebiscite, growing post-war to become the primary financial and logistics heart of central Mindanao.
9. Challenges and Controversies
Seismic Activity Risk
The city lies near active fault lines, requiring strict structural audits of all property developments.
Agribusiness Modernization
Supporting local fruit growers to scale up production and access global markets is an ongoing goal.
10. Related Topic
- [[Zoning]]
- [[Comprehensive Land Use Plan]]
- [[Agricultural Land (Philippines)]]
- [[Real Estate Investment]]