Tupi, Philippines
Tupi is a town of 78,599 people in Soccsksargen, Philippines, founded in September 11, 1953.
Why visit Tupi
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Tupi
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About Tupi
Tupi, officially the Municipality of Tupi (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Tupi; Cebuano: Lungsod sa Tupi; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tupi; Kapampangan: Balen ning Tupi; Maguindanaon: Inged nu Tupi, Jawi: ايڠد نو توڤي), is a municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 78,599 people.
From the Wikipedia article Tupi, South Cotabato (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes18
Chicken Ninja Tupi
Restaurant · Chicken · 0.6 km
General Santos-Koronadal Highway, Tupi
We-Mo 10:00-20:00
6 more on the map.
History
The name "Tupi" is derived from the word "Tufi" which was a vine chewed by native Blaan tribes who first inhabited the land.
In 1936 during the commonwealth government, President Manuel L. Quezon appointed Major General Paulino Santos as General Manager for the development of Koronadal and the Allah Valley. Settlers from Luzon and the Visayas transformed the previously forested area into an agricultural zone.
The Barrio of Tupi was created into a municipality by virtue of executive order 612 of President Elpidio Quirino on September 11, 1953. The first set of appointed officials were inducted on October 2 of that year.
From the History section of Tupi, South Cotabato on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries62
B. Castromayor Community Elementary School
School · 5.0 km
General Santos-Koronadal Highway, Tupi
Healthcare6
Map of Tupi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Allah Valley Airport (AAV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 km away.
- Polonoling 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Cebuano 6 km north, about 6 min by car
- Lunen 6 km northwest, about 6 min by car
- Kabalen 7 km east, about 7 min by car
- Koronadal 22 km northwest, about 22 min by car
- General Santos 35 km southeast, about 35 min by car
- Tacurong 50 km northwest, about 50 min by car
- Isulan 51 km northwest, about 51 min by car
- Digos 64 km northeast, about 1 h by car
- Malita 73 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
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- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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