Palimbang, Philippines
Palimbang is a town of 4,858 people in Soccsksargen, Philippines, founded in August 14, 1959.
Why visit Palimbang
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 2 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Palimbang
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About Palimbang
Palimbang, officially the Municipality of Palimbang (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Palimbang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Palimbang; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Palimbang, Jawi: ايڠايد نو ڤليمبڠ), is a municipality in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 83,633 people.
From the Wikipedia article Palimbang (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes1
History
In the early period following the arrival of Sharif Kabunsuan in Mindanao, Palimbang had not yet emerged as a recognized settlement on the island’s maps. At the time, the area was inhabited by indigenous communities living in relatively isolated conditions.
According to Tarsila, there was a tremendous change in the society due to the spread out of Islam in the coastal areas widely known as Biwang, which later paved a way toward Islamic Civilization of the inhabitants. Palimbang at that time was locally known as Pula a tree widely grown in the place. A group of fishermen from Palembang, Indonesia was lifted by strong winds and accidentally docked at the mouth of Pula River. They were warmly welcomed by the native datus headed by Sondalo Tambuto. The hospitality shown to them reigned in their hearts and drawn the visitors to settle and intermarry with the native Muslims. A new community was developed and later named Palimbang, in honor of the fishermen's hometown, which now remained the name of the municipality.
Attempts to create Palimbang into municipality was thrice first, by the energetic leadership of Dr. Julio Sarayba in the 1940s; second, on July 24, 1953, by the seventeen influential leaders of PAT-A-INGED (four communities) (1) Kraan, (2) Kanipaan, (3) Pula and (4) Maganao, namely:
From the History section of Palimbang on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship73
Association Of Dulangan Manobo Evangelical Churches Inc.
Church · Evangelical · 13.1 km
Christian And Missionary Alliance Church Of The Philippines
Church · Roman Catholic · 11.3 km
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Baliango Elementary School
School · 12.9 km
Sarangani-Sultan Kudarat Coastal Road, Palimbang
Healthcare2
Map of Palimbang
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Getting there and nearby towns
Lebak Municipal Airport (LWA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 53 km away.
- Malisbeng 21 km southeast, about 21 min by car
- Maguling 27 km southeast, about 27 min by car
- Lake Sebu 58 km east, about 58 min by car
- Surallah 64 km east, about 1 h by car
- Isulan 65 km northeast, about 1 h by car
- Banga 69 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Tacurong 76 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Koronadal 80 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- President Quirino 82 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Buluan 88 km northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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