Arakan, Cotabato, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Cotabato Philippines, within Region XII – (Soccsksargen), in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Arakan, in the Cotabato province, within Region XII SOCCSKSARGEN in the Republic of The Philippines Allab • Anapolon • Badiangon • Binoongan • Dallag • Datu Ladayon • Datu Matangkil • Doroluman • Gambodes • Ganatan • Greenfield • Kabalantian • Katipunan • Kinawayan • Kulaman Valley • Lanao Kuran • Libertad • Makalangot • Malibatuan • Maria Caridad • Meocan • Naje • Napalico • Salasang • San Miguel • Santo Niño • Sumalili • Tumanding
Arakan, Cotabato, Philippines
Area in Hectares: 69,960
Population (2020 Census): 50,528
Population (2015 Census): 50,72
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): -0.08%
Arakan 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Rene V. Rubino
Vice Mayor: Crisostomo C. Pielago
Councilors:
- Rodulfo R. Alegado
- Aljoyce P. Frasco
- Meriam G. Heyrosa
- Vivian G. Icalina
- Ma. Editha S. Nudalo
- Jesus L. Pasko
- Ramon R. Sasing
- Leo M. Tipon
Arakan, Cotabato 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Rubino, Rene V.
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Pangilinan, Jenefier A.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Abanilla, Vena May A.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Gayatin, Ria P.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Ebon, Aproniano S.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Montales, Mary Girlie T.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Moreno, Delfin J.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Bunsuran, Doweno T.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Tapgos, Romulo M.
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Abuen, Edgardo B.
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Municipalities of Cotabato province, within REGION XII (Soccsksargen) in the Republic of The Philippines
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Cities in the province of Cotabato: Kidapawan City (Capital City)
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