Alamada, Philippines
Alamada is a town of 4,987 people in Soccsksargen, Philippines, founded in May 20, 1969.
Why visit Alamada
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Alamada
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About Alamada
Alamada, officially the Municipality of Alamada (Maguindanaon: Inged nu Alamada, Jawi: ايڠايد نو عالماد; Iranun: Inged a Alamada, ايڠايد ا عالماد; Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Alamada; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Alamada; Tagalog: Bayan ng Alamada), is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 71,523 people.
From the Wikipedia article Alamada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
History
Its name was adopted in memory and in honor of the powerful ruler Datu Amaybulok Alamada. He was the leader who fought against the foreign oppression and tyranny. The Datu was recognized as one of the fiery rulers by the Iranon and the Dalaman who were scattered throughout the northern part of the Municipalities of Pigcauayan, Libungan, Sultan Kudarat and in Kitacubong (now Poblacion) as the seat of his kingdom.
Prior to its creation as a municipality, it was a resettlement area for Hukbalahap (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon) surrenders. It was also a public land as declared by then President Elpidio Quirino on March 10, 1953. It was declared as resettlement site under Proclamation No. 376. After its declaration, President Quirino designated the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to implement the “Land for the Landless Program.”
On January 1, 1954, the area was named Genio Edcor, pursuant to section 3 of General Order No. 409 GHQ., AFP; the name was in honor of then M/SGT. Regino Genio who was ambushed in 1953 at Perido Edcor Farm in Angadanan, Isabela, by the “Hukbong Magpapalaya ng Bayan”. From January 1, 1954, to August 6, 1961, Genio Edcor was a political subdivision by the Municipality of Midsayap. Samson B. Buenafe, a bona fide settler of Genio Edcor, represented the area in the Municipal Council of Midsayap.
From the History section of Alamada on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship7
San Isidro Labrador Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 11.5 km
Davao-Cotabato National Highway, Libungan
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries107
Healthcare10
Dr. Ramon Pesante Clinic and Hospital
Hospital · 11.5 km
Davao-Cotabato National Highway, Libungan
Map of Alamada
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Getting there and nearby towns
Cotabato Airport (CBO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 44 km away.
- Midsayap 16 km south, about 16 min by car
- Carmen 29 km southeast, about 29 min by car
- Parang 33 km west, about 33 min by car
- Pikit 33 km south, about 33 min by car
- Sultan Kudarat 36 km west, about 36 min by car
- Kabacan 38 km southeast, about 38 min by car
- Wao 40 km north, about 40 min by car
- Dinaig 44 km southwest, about 44 min by car
- Matalam 46 km southeast, about 46 min by car
- Kalilangan 50 km northeast, about 50 min by car
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- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sitio Abaga, Kitacubong, Alamada, Cotabato, Jyppe Quidores, CC BY-SA 4.0
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