- SOCCSKSARGEN
Infobox Philippine region
name = Region XII
Region 12
map_file = Ph locator region 12.pngKoronadal City ,South Cotabato
population = 3,222,169
density_km2 = 170.3
area_km2 = 18,925.7
provinces = 4
cities = 5
municipalities = 45
barangays = 1,194
districts = 6
languages = Tboli, Blaan, Cotabato Manobo, Tagabanwa, othersSoCCSKSarGen is a region of the
Philippines , located in centralMindanao , and is officially designated as Region XII. The name is anacronym that stands for the region's four provinces and one of its cities: "So"uth "C"otabato, "C"otabato, "S"ultan Kudarat, "Sar"angani and "Gen"eral Santos City. The regional center isKoronadal City located in the province ofSouth Cotabato .Cotabato City , though geographically within the boundaries of the province ofMaguindanao , itself is part of SOCCSKSARGEN, and is independent of that province. Maguindanao province is a part of another special region called the ARMM which has its seat in Cotabato City.Geography
The region has extensive coastlines, valleys and mountain ranges. Known for its river system, the region is the catch basin of
Mindanao . The system is a rich source of food, potable water and energy production.Cotabato contains theRio Grande de Mindanao , which is the longestriver in Mindanao and the second longest in the Philippines.Political Divisions
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Cotabato City is independent ofMaguindanao province, which is part of theAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . The seat of the ARMM regional government is also inCotabato City .:mnb|generalsantos|2General Santos City is a highly urbanized city; figures are excluded fromSouth Cotabato .Component Cities
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Tacurong City ,Sultan Kudarat
*Kidapawan City ,Cotabato
*Koronadal City ,South Cotabato Highly Urbanized City
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General Santos City Musical Heritage
The native Maguindanaon and other native Muslim/non-Muslim groups have a fascinating culture that revolves around
kulintang music, a specific type of gong music, found in the SoCCSKSarGen.References
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
