Happy TravellerWelcome to Polomolok, the most populated municipality in Mindanao, Philippines. Located between General Santos and Tupi, Polomolok is a 1st class municipality in the province of South Cotabato. Seated about 41 kilometres (25 mi) south-east of the provincial capital city of Koronadal, 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of the port city of General Santos and 1,030 kilometres (640 mi) south-east of the national capital Manila, Polomolok is a hidden gem that boasts a rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering local cuisine.
The name Polomolok was derived from the Blaan term flomlok, which means hunting ground. In the early years, the place where the Poblacion is presently situated was known for its abundance of wild life. There were no roads and the lowlanders befriended the Blaan highlanders and utilized them as guides. Aside from a rich hunting ground, Polomolok had so many creeks with free flowing water coming from the hillsides. Those cool and clear flowing water encouraged foreigners to settle in this place. One of them was a Japanese trader Zenjiro Takahashi and his Blaan wife. He began clearing the area and planted agricultural crops. Not long after, some of the Christians came to settle and started to clear the area.
Polomolok is considered as the wealthiest and richest municipality in South Cotabato and the second richest municipality in Mindanao. It is a 1st class municipality and is the 2nd Most Competitive Municipality in Mindanao for the year 2020. The Municipality of Polomolok prides its successful implementation of its Revenue Generation Program as an exemplary practice. The purpose of the program is to increase local revenues from collection of real property taxes and other fees and charges; update Municipal Tax Ordinance; Conduct Business Tax Mapping; and system automation.
Polomolok is splendidly gifted with pineapple products and processing, livestock resources (cattle, swine production, meat packaging) furniture, asparagus and cut flowers, cotton ginnery, corn, vegetable and fruits. Dole Philippines Incorporated is the largest industrial firm involved in growing, processing and exporting of fresh and canned pineapple. Corn is the second most grown crop in the municipality. Rice is also one of the major crops. Vegetables grow well in Barangay Palkan, Kinilis, Maligo, Sumbakil and Koronadal Proper where the climate is cool and the soil is fertile. Livestock and poultry production has increased tremendously in the past years. This is partly due to the municipalitys climate and terrain which is ideal for livestock and poultry production.
Polomolok is nestled at the base of the prominent Mount Matutum, a cone-shaped volcano and looms over the provinces at 2,286 metres (7,500 ft) high, a unique challenge to mountaineers. It is perhaps the provinces most imposing landmark. Natural hot and cold spring abound at its foot. Natural springs are abundant within this area and provide free flowing water. Two of these springs have developed into natural resorts.
Polomolok features a tropical rainforest climate (Af), according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification, with significant rainfall year-round and constantly hot temperatures. The city experiences considerable rainfall during the year, even during the driest month. The average annual temperature is 25.7 °C in Polomolok. In a year, the average rainfall is 1410 mm. March is the driest month, and June is the wettest month in the city.
Polomolok has a population of 172,605 people as per census data of 2020, thus making it the most populated municipality (next to Koronadal City) in the province. Based on its latest population, it is the most populous municipality in Mindanao,
