Esperanza, Philippines
Esperanza is a town of 6,009 people in Soccsksargen, Philippines, founded in November 22, 1973.
Why visit Esperanza
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kids Paradise.
Weather in Esperanza
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About Esperanza
Esperanza, officially the Municipality of Esperanza (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Esperanza; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Ispiransa, Jawi: ايڠد نو اسڤيرنس); Tagalog: Bayan ng Esperanza, is a municipality in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 73,822 people.
From the Wikipedia article Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Kids Paradise
Playground · 12.9 km
Tacurong-Isulan Highway, Isulan
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Restaurants and cafes17
Little Miss Tea
Cafe · 13.9 km
General Siongco Street, Isulan
Mo-Su 11:00-18:00
Aries Pizza
Fast food · Pizza, Burger, Tea · 13.7 km
General Siongco Street
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
BJ's Lechon Manok
Fast food · Chicken · 13.1 km
Senator Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Isulan
Brielle's Chicken Palace
Fast food · Chicken · 13.0 km
Senator Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Isulan
5 more on the map.
History
“Esperanza,” a Spanish word meaning “hope,” is believed to have been derived from the name given to the first child born in the early settlement of Dulawan. According to local tradition, the settlers named the baby girl Esperanza in the belief that her birth would symbolize and inspire peace, unity, and prosperity within the community.
In 1952, a group of Christian settlers established a settlement in Villamor within the then municipal district of Dulawan (presently known as barangay Villamor).
In 1953, motivated by the primary concern for the education of their children, the settlers petitioned the school authorities for a school at Barrio Villamor. And on the opening of that school year, the Villamor Primary School started. In the same year, purok leader Silverio Africa of Purok Esperanza initiated and requested a government survey for the proposed bario site of Esperanza with the expressed approval of Datu Into Saliao. The survey was officially known and identified as TS–310.
When the Cotabato–General Santos City National Highway was constructed. Esperanza became an independent barrio of Dulawan, Cotabato with Silverio Africa as the first "Barrio Lieutenant".
From the History section of Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship7
Isulan Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist Church · 13.5 km
Municipal Road, Isulan
Isulan Baptist Convention Church
Church · Baptist · 13.0 km
Kalachuchi Street, Isulan
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries73
Isulan Central School & Special Education Center
School · 13.1 km
Tacurong-Isulan Highway, Isulan
Healthcare13
Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital
Hospital · 13.1 km
Tacurong - Isulan National Highway
Isulan Doctor's Specialist Center
Hospital · 13.0 km
Tacurong-Isulan Highway, Isulan
Map of Esperanza
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Getting there and nearby towns
Allah Valley Airport (AAV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 47 km away.
- Isulan 14 km southeast, about 14 min by car
- Tacurong 18 km east, about 18 min by car
- President Quirino 24 km east, about 24 min by car
- Buluan 31 km east, about 31 min by car
- Pikit 40 km northeast, about 40 min by car
- Koronadal 44 km southeast, about 44 min by car
- Banga 44 km southeast, about 44 min by car
- Surallah 46 km southeast, about 46 min by car
- Midsayap 52 km north, about 52 min by car
- Kabacan 55 km northeast, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- 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
- Isulan roundabout, Teemu Väisänen, CC BY-SA 4.0
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